Neuroscience

How long does it really take to recover from concussion?

A new study suggests that people with mild traumatic brain injuries may be more likely to have cognitive impairment, cognitive decline or both one year later, compared to people who were not injured. The research is published ...

Pediatrics

U.S. kids still dying from toppling TVs, furniture

(HealthDay)—Before your eyes become glued to the Super Bowl or the Winter Olympics, make sure your TV and furniture are anchored to the wall to protect little ones from potentially deadly tip-overs.

Neuroscience

A neuron that tracks landmarks helps rats know where they are

Visual landmarks enable an animal to know where it is oriented in relation to its environment. Dartmouth researchers have identified a new type of neuron in the rat brain, which appears to help facilitate this type of visual ...

Medical research

New evaluations for improved severe head injury care

People who suffer severe head injuries are sometimes placed on mechanical ventilators to ensure oxygen delivery to the body's vital organs, including the brain. Initially, mechanical ventilation is provided through a tube ...

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