Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine recently developed a noninvasive way to remove faulty brain circuits that could allow doctors to treat debilitating neurological diseases without using conventional brain surgery. The UVA team and their colleagues at Stanford University suggest that if the new approach successfully translates to the operating room, it...

In recent years, nearly all of us have become much more aware of the dangers and the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries. The number of people diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury has drastically increased over the last ten years. It is largely due to recent studies showing that immediate medical attention is needed even...

Doctors generally recommend children and teens complete physical and cognitive rest until their concussion symptoms subside. Doctors also traditionally recommend a gradual return to stressful activities, such as school and sports. However, since these general guidelines are based on expert consensus rather than strong evidence, they are often disputed by researchers who want to quantify...

According to a new pilot study from Northwestern Medicine, female athletes who suffer concussions during the phase of their menstrual cycles when progesterone is highest feel less stress. While feeling stressed is one of the many symptoms of a concussion, feeling less stressed is a sign of recovery. Researchers also found that the physiological reason...

A new study from researchers at the University of Georgia’s Regenerative Biosciences Center shows the long-term benefits of using a hydrogel they call “brain glue,” to treat traumatic brain injury (TBI). The new study provides evidence that the gel protects against loss of brain tissue after a severe injury and also might aid in functional...

More than 1.7 million Americans are affected by traumatic brain injuries (TBI) each year. After a person sustains a TBI, there are often changes in brain structure and function. TBIs can also result in cognitive problems like memory deficits, impaired social function, and difficulty making decisions. While previous studies have identified that concussions are a...