Traumatic Brain Injury
News from the FDA/CDC
TBI deaths from falls on the rise
Death rates from such traumatic brain injuries were up significantly in 29 states from 2008 to 2017, but no state had a significant decrease.
From the Journals
Genetic factor linked to impaired memory after heading many soccer balls
Findings, while preliminary, may be evidence of “early subclinical effects” in those with high levels of ball-heading exposure.
Literature Review
Delayed clinical care after concussion may prolong recovery
A retrospective study suggests that athletes may engage in counterproductive recovery strategies, such as a strict rest or excessive physical...
From the Journals
Experts call to revise the Uniform Determination of Death Act
A neurologist and her colleagues propose changes with the goal of clarifying and harmonizing procedures for determining death by neurologic...
Conference Coverage
Oral contraceptive use associated with smaller hypothalamic and pituitary volumes
CHICAGO – The clinical relevance of the difference isn’t known, but it can inform further research directions.
Conference Coverage
Children may develop prolonged headache after concussion
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Headache after pediatric concussion may present as migraine, chronic daily headache, tension-type...
From the Journals
Soccer pros may face increased risk of death from neurodegenerative disease
Mortality associated with neurodegenerative disease was higher, and mortality associated with other causes lower, among former pro soccer players...
Latest News
Concussion effects may linger on MRI 1 year after athletes resume play
More research is needed to understand the optimal recovery time from a neurobiological perspective, a study suggests.
From the Journals
‘Fast MRI’ may be option in TBI screening for children
Technique avoids sedation and could be an alternative to CTs, which pose radiation risk.
From the Journals
Hyperphosphorylated tau visible in TBI survivors decades after brain injury
The study suggests that tau brain imaging can provide valuable information about TBI and might be able to identify patients who could benefit from...
Literature Review
Blood test may reveal brain injury
Levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCH-L1) are lowest in patients with nonconcussive body...