Traumatic Brain Injury
Conference Coverage
Imaging Markers Predict Neuropsychologic Outcome After Pediatric TBI
VANCOUVER—Early reductions in N-acetylaspartate (NAA) after pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) predict neuropsychologic outcomes one year...
Conference Coverage
Hypotension ‘dose’ drives mortality in traumatic brain injury
The duration and severity of hypotension a traumatic brain injury patient has during transport to an emergency department has a significant,...
Audio
Ricardo Jorge, MD
Dr. Jorge explains the impact of sertraline on depression following a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Literature Review
Early Administration of Sertraline May Prevent Onset of Depression Following TBI
Sertraline may help to prevent the onset of depressive disorders after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to data published online ahead of...
Conference Coverage
Choosing Wisely Initiative Helps Physicians Provide Appropriate Care
HILTON HEAD, SC—Physicians sometimes order unnecessary medical tests and procedures for their patients, which results in wasteful spending and...
Commentary
COMMENTARY—Adding CBT Adds Value If Patients Are Receptive
Increasing numbers of adolescents are presenting to physicians for management of concussions. This is mainly because of much greater awareness of...
Conference Coverage
Glymphatic System May Play Key Role in Removing Brain Waste
SAN DIEGO—A recently discovered system known as the glymphatic system clears waste from the brain. It is most active during sleep and may have...
Literature Review
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Eases Postconcussive Symptoms in Teens
Adolescents who underwent cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as part of postconcussion care reported significantly lower levels of postconcussive...
Conference Coverage
When Should Concussed Students Return to Learn and Return to Play?
VANCOUVER—“Concussion is a public health epidemic,” said Amaal Starling, MD. “Neurologists are seeing more and more concussed...
Audio
Ali Rezai, MD
Dr. Rezai describes how DBS may improve behavior and impulse control in patients with severe TBI.