Traumatic Brain Injury

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Drop Seen in Rate of Sports and Recreation-Related TBI in Children

From 2012 to 2018, there was a decrease in the rate of sports and recreation-related traumatic brain injury emergency department visits for children.

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.

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