Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University published new findings in JCI Insight that revealed there are increased levels of immune cells called innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) in the brain which promote inflammation that can worsen brain damage for up to a year following a traumatic brain injury. The researchers also report...
According to new research from Oregon Health & Science University, injuries and diseases that afflict a relatively small number of brain cells create a chain reaction that stops activity across a complex network of neural circuits. Scientists believe the findings can shed light on why people can suffer from temporary but severe loss of cognitive...
Memory dysfunction is a commonly occurring symptom of neurological injury and disease, including traumatic brain injury (TBI). Because memory dysfunction can be distressing and debilitating, researchers are working to understand the cellular mechanisms that cause it and to develop promising treatment options to restore full cognitive function in people with TBI and other neurological disorders....
Among children, traumatic brain injury (TBI), also commonly known as concussion, can negatively impact school performance, mental health, social skills, and reasoning abilities. While these consequences are well-documented and have informed comprehensive rehabilitation plans for adolescents, researchers remain uncertain whether these symptoms continue into adulthood even after the initial head injury has resolved. Studies that...
A class-action lawsuit has forced the U.S. Army to announce it will review thousands of discharge records of veterans who have been impacted by military sexual trauma, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other behavioral health conditions. The review was preliminarily approved on December 28, 2020, as part of a settlement reached in the...
Athletes who compete in contact sports are at serious risk of suffering traumatic brain injuries (TBI) whenever they compete. This is especially true for fighters competing in mixed martial arts (MMA), boxing, Muay Thai, and other combat sports (MMA). When it comes to combat sports, fighters know that once they step into the cage or...
Childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a global health concern, with the highest estimates reporting that 280 per 100,000 children sustain a mild TBI, or concussion, during adolescence. The brain region most commonly affected by TBI regulates social cognition, and, accordingly, pediatric moderate-to-severe TBI patients sometimes report long-term chronic social impairment, such as poor social...
More than half of children with traumatic brain injury (TBI) will experience sleep disturbances. Quality sleep is a cornerstone of healthy development during childhood, and poor sleep can adversely affect academic and cognitive performance, mental health, and behavior. These deficits are known to impact quality of life as the individual ages, suggesting that childhood TBI...