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...