Tag: Traumatic Brain Injury
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Seen in Young, Deceased Athletes
However, clinical correlates of pathologic brain conditions are still uncertain
Suicide Rates for U.S. Veterans Increased 10-Fold From 2006 to 2020
Rates even higher for veterans with traumatic brain injury
Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome Could Predict Cognitive Decline
In active and retired fighters who were TES-positive, the rate of cognitive decline was significantly greater for reaction time
Distinct Connectivity Patterns Identified for TBI-Associated Depression
Independent associations seen for decreased dorsal attention network-subgenual cingulate connectivity, DAN-DMN connectivity
Obesity Associated With Prolonged Symptoms After Mild TBI
Obese participants also had higher concentrations of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, interleukin-6
Australian Footballer Is First Female Athlete to Receive Diagnosis of CTE
Autopsy revealed multiple CTE lesions and brain abnormalities, similar to those seen in male athletes diagnosed with CTE
Outcomes of TBI Change Over Seven Years of Follow-Up
Age and preinjury employment status associated with functional decline among those with mild traumatic brain injury
Outcomes Similar With Craniotomy, Craniectomy for Subdural Hematoma
Similar disability and quality-of-life outcomes seen with craniotomy, decompressive craniectomy for traumatic acute subdural hematoma
Long-Term Cognitive Deficits Seen With Traumatic Brain Injury
Three or more mild concussions linked to worse cognition later in life
Guidelines Updated for Cognitive Rehabilitation After TBI
Updates include management of posttraumatic amnesia, new section addressing use of telemedicine
