Traumatic Brain Injury

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Most Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury Regain Consciousness in Rehabilitation

Study researchers explored the trajectory of and factors associated with recovery of consciousness in patients with a disorder of consciousness following traumatic brain injury.

Traumatic Brain Injury May Increase Risk for Sleep Disorder

Veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at increased risk for developing sleep disorders.

FDA Clears Q-Collar Device for Athletes

Of the 139 athletes who wore the Q-Collar, 77% showed no significant changes in the deeper tissues of the brain involved in the transmission of electrical nerve signals.

Rifaximin Prevents Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy After TIPS

For patients with cirrhosis undergoing TIPS placement, rifaximin used before and after the procedure is associated with a reduced risk for overt HE.

Conservative Interventions May Improve Sleep Quality for Patients After TBI, Stroke

Conservative interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and intradermal acupuncture, may improve the sleep of adults with a history of stroke or traumatic brain injury.

FDA Clears Rapid Blood Test for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

The test measures glial fibrillary acidic protein and ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase L1, biomarkers present in blood plasma at elevated concentrations after a brain injury.

Sleep Quality and Cognitive Function in Patients With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Researchers compared sleep quality and biomarkers of neurodegeneration and cognitive scores between so-called poor sleepers and good sleepers with mild traumatic brain injury.

Prehospital Tranexamic Acid Increases Mortality Risk in Isolated Severe TBI

In patients with isolated severe traumatic brain injury, prehospital treatment with tranexamic acid may increase the risk mortality.

Portable Low-Field MRI Allows Brain Imaging in ICU Patients

Portable, low-field magnetic resonance imaging is feasible for obtaining neuroimaging in intensive care unit patients.

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.