Articles tagged with Brain Injuries
A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery found that mild head injuries can cause permanent damage to the brain, with effects not felt for months. The research suggests that repetitive head injuries may be a factor in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
A recent audit reveals major deficiencies in funding, staff, and service provision for head injured patients. Rehabilitation and follow-up services are poor, with only a third of A&E departments involved in recommended care.
The Penn team will focus on contusions and examine individual neurons' responses to injury. They aim to identify patterns of genes and proteins that are activated or suppressed, which could lead to new medications and treatments.
A population-based study found that the annual rate of potential brain injury was 16 per 10,000 among males and 7 per 10,000 among females. The leading causes of brain injury varied by age, with falls from heights being common among young children and accidents involving motor vehicles or bicycles being common among older teenagers.
A recent Ohio State University study found that substance abuse is a key factor in determining recovery from traumatic brain injuries, not violence. Patients with a history of substance abuse were less satisfied with life and less productive one year after discharge.
The Penn Head Injury Center will study the long-term effects of concussions with a $110,000 grant from NFL Charities. The center aims to develop new therapeutic strategies for traumatic brain injury and improve treatment outcomes.
A recent study found that individuals clinically identified as substance abusers have an elevated risk of injury. Alcohol-and-drug abusers had the highest risk of injury, followed by those who abused only one type of substance.
A study published in Neurology found that long-term scuba diving has no effect on brain function or structure. The researchers tested 24 professional divers and 24 non-divers and found no significant differences in cognitive function or brain imaging.
A study of over 8,000 Scottish children found that under-6s are at high risk of injury from bunk bed falls. Most injuries were classified as significant and included fractures, head trauma, and lacerations.
Fluoroscopy-guided intervention procedures can cause tissue damage due to continuous x-ray exposure. Guidelines aim to prevent this by modifying equipment and educating practitioners on efficient use.
A new UK research study found that creatine supplementation reduces brain damage in mice and rats with traumatic brain injury. Brain damage was reduced by 21%, 36% and 50% respectively when creatine was administered before or after the injury.
Researchers analyzed medical records of World War II veterans with head injuries and found a link between early adulthood trauma and later-life Alzheimer's disease. The more severe the injury, the greater the risk of developing AD, with those with severe injuries having a four-fold greater risk.
A study by University of Pennsylvania researchers reveals that infants' skulls are significantly weaker than adults', with one-eighth the strength, making them more susceptible to head injuries. The findings have broad implications for product design and safety standards in areas such as children's bicycle helmets and car seats.
Research shows that newborns who experience tissue injury and pain may develop a permanent rewiring of their nervous system, leading to increased sensitivity to pain later in life. The study used an animal model to demonstrate the effects of early pain exposure on adult pain pathways.
The Red Cross has identified new 'cruel weapons' such as sound beams, sticky foam, capture nets, and microwaves that can cause severe injuries. The organization's SIrUS Project aims to outlaw these weapons by defining superfluous injury and unnecessary suffering based on scientific data.
A recent Mayo Clinic study found that traumatic brain injuries increase the risk of Alzheimer's Disease, with a median observed time from injury to onset of 10 years. The study suggests that traumatic brain injury interacts with other factors to hasten the onset of Alzheimer's in susceptible individuals.
Researchers have found that a biochemical storm triggered by traumatic brain injury can continue for at least a month, suggesting the need for extended treatment. This discovery challenges current thinking on treatment windows and highlights the importance of understanding the complex interactions between calpains and brain tissue damage.
Researchers found that brain trauma causes microscopic damage in the brain, leading to the formation of Alzheimer's-like plaques. The study supports previous evidence linking brain trauma to increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.
A new drug has been discovered that can prevent the death of brain cells endangered by neurological injury or disease. The drug works by switching off the production of an inflammatory protein called cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), which is known to precede brain cell death in conditions of injury or disease.
A Penn State neuropsychologist emphasizes the need for individualized assessment when determining an athlete's readiness to return to play after a concussion. Reliable Change scores can provide a general guideline, but their application is limited by factors such as practice effects and difficulty in determining significant differences.
A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study highlights the dangers of heatstroke in football and recommends shorter practices, non-contact drills, and regular cooling breaks. Coaches are urged to prioritize player safety and prevent tragedies.
A team of researchers found that tumor necrosis factor (TNF) may have a double-edged effect on brain-injured tissue, with potential benefits in chronic stages but harm in early stages. Blocking TNF in acute phases may be beneficial, while long-term recovery requires natural TNF presence.
Researchers found that head trauma impairs brain cells' ability to detect and repair DNA damage, leading to weeks of prolonged cell death. The study suggests that the body's surveillance system breaks down after an injury, making it difficult for cells to recover.
Researchers developed a new test to identify reading difficulties caused by brain injuries, which passed with high sensitivity compared to existing assessments. The Iowa-Chapman Reading Test can detect even subtle reading problems in patients who have trouble reading despite passing other standard tests.
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that doctors missed diagnosing abusive head trauma in young children up to 31.2% of the time. The study highlighted the importance of considering non-specific signs of abuse and performing mindful exams, particularly if a child's face is bruised.
The center has reduced the number of patients having major strokes during bypass surgery to 1%, and less severe injury to 18%, significantly below national averages. The research aims to make a safe operation even safer by exploring additional ways to avoid brain injury.
A team led by Patrick Kochanek has identified specific biochemical markers that may help detect child abuse. Preliminary evidence suggests that victims of abuse often have abnormal levels of quinolinic acid in their cerebrospinal fluid, which could reveal whether a parent is lying about the timing of an injury.
Researchers discovered that cells in the sensory cortex can sprout new axons and form connections with unimpaired areas of the brain, potentially allowing for recovery from stroke or injury. This newfound ability could lead to breakthroughs in treating brain disorders such as spinal cord injuries or stroke.
Researchers will evaluate traumatic brain injury treatment at OHSU and Legacy Health System's hospitals, rehabilitation services, and outpatient care. The study aims to better understand long-term outcomes for patients with brain injuries.
A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine has discovered that programmed cell death in the brain continues for weeks after initial trauma. This finding could lead to better treatments for brain injuries and related conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and neurodegenerative diseases.
A new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study found six young football players died in the 1997 season as a direct result of injuries suffered on the field. The study also revealed seven cases of permanent paralysis from neck injuries and permanently disabling head injuries.
Three experts recommend establishing a national office of drug safety to track and reduce prescription drug-related injuries, which could be the fourth-leading cause of death in the US. The proposed office should develop reliable estimates of deaths and serious injuries from prescription drugs.
A recent study found that five football players died in the 1996 season, with four resulting from brain injuries and one from a blow to the chest. Additionally, nine young men were permanently paralyzed, including six high school players, due to head injuries or heatstroke.
Researchers found that athletes' balance can recover enough from concussions and other head trauma in a minimum of three days, but healing continues for more than a week. The study provides an objective way for team physicians and athletic trainers to determine when athletes can safely return to competition.
A new study shows that giving the drug for a longer period can significantly improve recovery over the standard treatment. About 60% of patients treated with 48-hour methylprednisolone starting at three to eight hours recovered a substantial degree of independence.
Moderate hypothermia therapy has been shown to improve patient outcomes for those suffering from severe traumatic brain injury. The study found that patients who received the treatment had better recovery rates and lower mortality rates compared to those treated conventionally.
A study by Prof. Michal Schwartz explains why mammals can't regenerate damaged central nervous system tissue, offering hope for treatment development. Researchers found that macrophages play a crucial role in wound-healing, and 'educating' them may help overcome this obstacle.