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For patients with moderate traumatic brain injury

Memantine Linked to Lower Neuron-Specific Enolase in TBI

Lower serum levels of NSE and Glasgow Coma Scale for patients receiving memantine plus standard tx
For the first time

Evidence of CTE Identified in Former Soccer Players

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy rate among former soccer players higher than in general population
For adults

Therapeutic Hypothermia Benefits Adults With TBI

Higher mortality, trend for deterioration in neurologic outcome for children undergoing hypothermia
Deep brain stimulation may help patients with traumatic brain injury gain more independence

Deep Brain Stimulation May Improve TBI Symptoms

Deep brain stimulation appears to boost function and quality of life
Professional ice hockey players with post-concussion syndrome have increased cerebrospinal fluid neurofilament light proteins and reduced amyloid β

CSF Neurofilament Light Proteins Increased Post-Concussion

Findings in professional ice hockey players with post-concussion syndrome
Sertraline seems to be efficacious for preventing depressive disorders after traumatic brain injury

Sertraline May Help Prevent Depressive Disorders After TBI

Number needed to treat 5.9 for sertraline versus placebo for preventing depression after TBI
For patients with traumatic brain injury and refractory elevated intracranial hypertension

Some Benefits for Decompressive Craniectomy in TBI

Lower mortality; higher rates of vegetative state and lower, upper severe disability versus medical care
Children and adolescents who suffer even mild traumatic brain injury are more likely to have serious issues later on

Even Mild TBI in Childhood Can Have Long-Term Adverse Effects

Early head trauma linked to psychiatric, financial issues as adults, researchers find