Blue dye may help treat TBIs
New research indicates that Brilliant blue G – a dye used in M&Ms, fabric and sports drinks, may be able to help treat patients with traumatic brain injury....
read moreHead and neck injuries may increase stroke risk
New research indicates that, for patients under 50, suffering a head or neck injury increases the changes of ischemic stroke three-fold....
read moreFootball helmets may not do much to protect players from concussion...
A new study that analyzed the strength and safety of 10 popular football helmet designs found that they only reduced the risk of TBI by 20 percent. Unfortunately, the helmets offering the least protection are also the most popular...
read moreHDACis may help those with PTSD
Drugs that enhance the brain’s ability to replace bad memories with good ones (called HDACis) are looking promising in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder....
read moreTeens with multiple concussions have increased risk of depression...
Teenagers who have a history of concussions are more than three times as likely to have depression compared to their non-concussed peers....
read moreTBIs linked to increased risk for premature death
A study from the University of Oxford has found that people with traumatic brain injuries are at a higher risk of premature death, especially from suicides, injuries and assaults....
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