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Therapeutic hypothermia is promising strategy to minimize tissue damage

Recognition of the benefits of cooling strategies to protect the brain and spinal cord after traumatic injury has led to a wealth of cutting edge research, prime examples of which are featured in a special hypothermia issue ...

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Mar 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1




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Anti-depressants boost brain cells after injury in early studies

Anti-depressants may help spur the creation and survival of new brain cells after brain injury, according to a study by neurosurgeons at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Apr 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows acupressure effective in helping to treat traumatic brain injury

A new University of Colorado Boulder study indicates an ancient form of complementary medicine may be effective in helping to treat people with mild traumatic brain injury, a finding that may have implications ...

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created Feb 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Brain changes found in football players thought to be concussion-free

A study by researchers at Purdue University suggests that some high school football players suffer undiagnosed changes in brain function and continue playing even though they are impaired.

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created Oct 07, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers urge reclassification of traumatic brain injury as chronic disease

Traumatic brain injury, currently considered a singular event by the insurance industry and many health care providers, is instead the beginning of an ongoing process that impacts multiple organ systems and may cause or accelerate ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Aug 26, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Concussions not taken seriously enough, researcher says

Despite growing public interest in concussions because of serious hockey injuries or skiing deaths, a researcher from McMaster University has found that we may not be taking the common head injury seriously enough.

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created Jan 18, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Blood test for brain injuries gains momentum

A blood test that can help predict the seriousness of a head injury and detect the status of the blood-brain barrier is a step closer to reality, according to two recently published studies involving University of Rochester ...

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created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Leading experts investigate Shaken Baby Syndrome

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), also known as childhood neurotrauma or inflicted traumatic brain injury, is the leading cause of death from childhood maltreatment. Unlike many types of child abuse, the action that causes SBS ...

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created Apr 10, 2008 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0


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