Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Is Associated With Language Deficits

Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs), or concussions, account for 87% of all traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in the United States and are a public health concern affecting an estimated 69 million people worldwide. MTBIs are often associated with cognitive impairments, such as attention deficits, but may also play a detrimental role in verbal language skills....

Early Preventive Treatment For Venous Thromboembolism Is Safe For Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. An estimated 20 to 55% of people with TBI will develop venous thromboembolism (VTE), a condition that includes the formation of blood clots in the leg (called deep vein thrombosis; DVT) and the dislodging and travel of one or more of these...

Adverse Childhood Experiences Are Associated With Increased Likelihood Of Sustaining Traumatic Brain Injury

In recent years, the field of health sciences research has directed increasing attention towards adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). ACEs are potentially traumatic events that occur during a person’s childhood, such as family death, food insecurity, community violence, abuse, and discrimination. In the U.S., about half of the child population has experienced at least one ACE,...

Traumatic Injury To Certain Areas Of The Brain Can Cause Repetitive Compulsive Behaviors

Neuroscientists have long understood that damage to specific areas of the brain can produce specific neuropsychiatric outcomes. Studies have shown that damage to the cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical (CSTC) circuit, a neural pathway between several important brain regions that regulate movement and other key functions, can cause abnormal repetitive behaviors in both animals and humans. These can include...

Noise Sensitivity Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is a Predictor of Long-Term Post-Concussive Symptoms

The symptoms associated with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also called concussion, typically resolve within a few weeks. One of the most common symptoms is noise sensitivity, which can cause discomfort and distress in loud, crowded environments, or even in response to small sounds that non-injured people barely perceive. While the vast majority of individuals...

Study Shows College Football Players Suffer From Abnormalities in Coordination & Inflammation

Although college football players look like they’re healthy and superbly athletic on the gridiron, a new study conducted by Northwestern Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, and other collaborating universities revealed that collegiate football athletes who have competed in the sport for more than a decade have related abnormalities in inflammation, energy production, and coordination. The research...