Repetitive Head Impacts Increases the Hazard of Death Among NFL Players
Researchers assessed whether exposure to repetitive head impacts during a professional football career was associated with an increased in the risk for all-cause mortality.
Traumatic Brain Injury
More Head Impacts Increases Risk for Death in NFL Players
An increase in repetitive head impacts is associated with an increased hazard of death among National Football League players.
Former Footballers Report Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Symptoms
Former American-style football players report clinician-diagnosed CTE, and they have significantly more comorbidities and cognitive impairment symptoms.
Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome Criteria Feature High Sensitivity for CTE Pathology in Life
Researchers sought to validate traumatic encephalopathy syndrome criteria for the diagnosis and management of patients with CTE.
Quality Improvement Effort Reduces Blood Clots in Patients WIth Traumatic Brain Injury
The researchers found that prophylactic anticoagulation protocol improves patient outcomes.
Infrared Laser Treatment of TBI, PTSD, and Depression: An Expert Perspective
Can mere light become a revolutionary new treatment for traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, stroke, Parkinson disease, and Alzheimer disease?
Recommendations Issued for Pediatric Abuse-Related Head Trauma
Recommendations for pediatricians include remaining vigilant for signs, consulting subspecialists
Sports Concussion Recovery May Be Slower Than Thought
At two weeks postinjury, less than half of patients are recovered, regardless of age.
CDC: Fall-Related TBI Deaths Increasing Among U.S. Residents
From 2008 to 2017, there was an increase in the national age-adjusted rate of unintentional fall-related traumatic brain injury deaths among U.S. adults
Subconcussive Head Impacts May Affect Neuro-Ophthalmologic Function
Soccer kicking group performed faster than heading group on tests at zero, two, 24 hours after intervention
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