Neuroscience
Preventing seizures after brain injury could stave off dementia
Blocking seizures after a head injury could slow or prevent the onset of dementia, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists.
Feb 25, 2021
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Neuroscience
Australia and New Zealand-specific child head injury guidelines created
Australia's and New Zealand's first set of clinical guidelines for children's head injuries has been created by a network of specialists based at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI).
Feb 2, 2021
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Health
Effects of head trauma from intimate partner violence largely unrecognized
While there is an abundant amount of research about traumatic brain injuries in athletes and those serving in the military, the same data is scarce when it comes to concussions and head and neck injuries sustained due to ...
Jan 14, 2021
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Pediatrics
Study: in social media safety messages, the pictures should match the words
When using social media to nudge people toward safe and healthy behaviors, it's critical to make sure the words match the pictures, according to a new study.
Dec 31, 2020
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Pediatrics
Despite decrease in recent years, rate of sledding-related injuries still concerning
Sledding is a popular winter activity in communities across the country, but it may not be as risk-free as many people think. A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide ...
Dec 16, 2020
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Neuroscience
Researchers report on head injuries in MMA
Mixed martial arts (MMA) has gained global popularity over recent years. Yet it remains a sport with a high risk of injury in general, and head injuries in specific.
Dec 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Electrical stimulation reduces swallowing problems in patients with neurological conditions
People with neurological conditions, such as stroke and head injury, often have problems with swallowing food and drinking safely, which is called "neurogenic dysphagia".
Nov 11, 2020
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Neuroscience
Glasgow Coma Scale: A simple tool to use when verbal component scores are missing
The University of Glasgow's Sir Graham Teasdale, co-creator of the Glasgow Coma Scale, once again has teamed with Paul M. Brennan and Gordon D. Murray of the University of Edinburgh. The object: to create a simple and practical ...
Sep 8, 2020
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Neuroscience
ER visits for e-scooter injuries nearly double in one year
(HealthDay)—As the popularity of electric scooters has accelerated in the United States, so have serious injuries, which nearly doubled in just one year, a new study reveals.
Aug 31, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cycling among top causes of concussion
This is a big summer for people to take their holiday in Norway. There are peaks to be climbed, rivers to be paddled and dreams to be fulfilled. For some vacationers, holidays might also include bone fractures, falls and ...
Aug 13, 2020
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