CDC Looks at Incidence of Nonfatal TBI-Linked Hospitalizations in 2018
During 2018, there were 223,050 nonfatal TBI-related hospitalizations, which occurred most often among persons aged 75 years or older.
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Symptoms of Concussion, Brain Injury for 6.8% of ≤17s in 2020
In 2020, 6.8% of US children aged 17 years and under had ever had symptoms of concussion or brain injury, with increased likelihood among non-Hispanic White children.
MRI Markers May Signal Brain Changes from Repeated Head Impacts
Antemortem white matter hyperintensities are associated with neuropathological changes among athletes exposed to repetitive head injury.
Young Veterans With Mild TBI Show Premature Cognitive Aging
Cognitive problems observed in specific cognitive domains in young veterans with mTBI are similar to those seen in older patients with early-stage PD.
The Relationship Between Head Injury and Dementia Risk: Why It’s Complicated
The link between head injury and dementia risk is not straightforward, but a neurologist and neuropsychologist discuss potential mechanisms and prevention efforts that can help increase awareness and minimize cognitive problems.
Prognosis Discordant Common Between Families, Physicians in Severe Brain Injury
In a cross-sectional study, researchers sought to better understand prognosis discordance between physicians and families with patients with severe brain injury and the factors associated with it.
Racial Differences Identified in Concussion Recovery in Black and White Athletes
Researchers sought to compare recovery and subjective experiences after a sports-related concussion among young Black and White athletes.
Photophobia Frequent, Persistent Following Traumatic Brain Injury
The effect often lasts for approximately 3 months, but can potentially persist for more than a year.
Near Point of Convergence Response Can Foretell Concussion Severity
A study shows that receded NPC may be indicative of higher burden of symptoms.
United States Reports 181,227 TBI-Related Deaths From 2016 to 2018
During 2016 to 2018, there were 181,227 TBI-related deaths in the United States, representing 17.3 per 100,000 population per year.
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