Traumatic Brain Injury
Commentary
What to expect in the new concussion guidelines
“Right now, at least at the concussion conference I went to and in the upcoming consensus statement, they will not comment on a specific sport.”...
Conference Coverage
Four PTSD blood biomarkers identified
The biomarkers could be used to monitor treatment for PTSD, identify subtypes of PTSD, and lead to a new understanding of the mechanisms...
Feature
Older men more at risk as dangerous falls rise for all seniors
“We always hear about lower bone density rates among females, so we didn’t expect to see males with more skull fractures.”
From the Journals
Migraine after concussion linked to worse outcomes
Although most children recover quickly from a concussion, approximately one-third continue to report symptoms a month after the event.
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Aerobic, breathing exercises tied to faster concussion recovery
Heart rate variability biofeedback and progressive aerobic exercise were each helpful, but combining them led to even greater improvement in...
Opinion
Returning to normal after concussion
I am heartened that we are now hearing voices suggesting a return to concussion management based on careful observation of the individual patient...
From the Journals
Concussion burden tied to later hypertension in football players
A new study suggests ‘that repetitive early-life brain injury may have later-life implications for cardiovascular health.’
Commentary
What’s new in brain health?
A new study shows that nonmedical treatment is effective in people with frequent episodic and chronic tension-type headache.
Feature
How a concussion led a former football player/WWE star to a pioneering neuroscience career
The NIH and the CDC are now in agreement about the risks of participating in impact sports and activities.
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Even one head injury boosts all-cause mortality risk
The findings of a new study underscore the importance of preventing head injuries and of swift clinical intervention once a head injury occurs,...
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Kids with concussions may benefit from early return to school
Prolonged school absence post concussion was associated with higher symptom burden 2 weeks after injury.