LearningRx1 TBI/Concussion | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 25

Fall-related TBIs among elderly have increased drastically

May 6, 2013 by

A study out of Finland has found that traumatic brain injuries from falls have had huge increases. In 1970, the numbers were 60 women and 25 men. In 2011, the numbers were 1,205 women and 612 men (per 100,000...

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Single concussion can cause structural damage to brain

Mar 12, 2013 by

Just one concussion can cause lasting structural damage to the brain, including measureable volume loss. The two areas particularly affected are the anterior cingulated (linked to mood disorders/depression) and the precuneal region (lots of connections to areas that control...

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Brain abnormalities found in veterans with TBIs

Feb 11, 2013 by

A study of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan found that those with mild TBIs have measurable abnormalities in the white matter of their brains compared to those without TBIs. One study author referred to the abnormalities as “potholes”...

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New neuroassessment device uses stylus and tablet

Feb 10, 2013 by

A new rapid neuroassessment device can quantitatively measure neuromuscular performance using a stylus to follow a moving target around a circle on a computer tablet. Taking into account age, gender and handedness, each person’s deviations from the circular path...

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Neurologist comments on NFL player’s dementia

Jan 28, 2013 by

Another NFL player is dealing with dementia. Tom Dempsey, former kicker for the New Orleans Saints, the Eagles, the Rams, the Oilers and the Bills, is a rarity nowadays in terms of giving and taking hard hits. His neurologist...

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New research shows how brain adapts to injury

Jan 16, 2013 by

Research out of Carnegie Mellon University’s Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging shows how the brain adapts to injury. When one area loses functionality, other areas activate. As one researcher said, “[This] gives us indications of how individuals can train...

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Statistics on how digital platforms will change brain health

Jan 15, 2013 by

This article includes a lot of interesting statistics relating to predicting how digital platforms will change brain health in the future. For example: “More than one million amateur athletes will better manage possible concussions by taking cognitive baseline tests...

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