Head trauma can range from mild to severe, accounting for about one million visits to emergency departments in the United States each year. The leading causes are motor vehicle accidents, falls and assaults. The injuries ...
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Military veterans who had a traumatic brain injury may have an increased long-term risk of stroke, new research suggests.
Mar 3, 2022
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A ubiquitous protein called sigma 1 receptor, which is known to protect cells from stress, appears key to the function and survival of the neurons most impacted by glaucoma, scientists report.
Mar 1, 2022
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Clinicians and policymakers should develop measures that further mitigate the risk of sport-related repetitive head injury after data released from the Australian Sports Brain Bank showed over half of donated brains had signs ...
Feb 28, 2022
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Repetitive headers and accidental head impacts in soccer are leading to changes in blood patterns, linked to brain signalling pathways and potential alterations—the latest study to assess potential dangers of heading in ...
Feb 17, 2022
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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 ...
Feb 16, 2022
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(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.
Feb 4, 2022
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(HealthDay)—If you or someone you know has suffered a concussion, a medical evaluation is crucial, an expert says.
Jan 21, 2022
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Many parents struggle with the decision to let their kids play tackle football or other contact sports due to the risk of concussions and long-term brain diseases that may occur with repeated head blows.
Jan 3, 2022
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College football players may appear healthy and successful on the field, but a number of biological measures say otherwise.
Dec 20, 2021
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