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www.nytimes.com
21 hours ago
Medicine

Study Suggests Waiting Longer Before Withdrawing Life Support

Waiting a few days longer before deciding to withdraw life support for severe traumatic brain injury patients may lead to better decisions. [ more ]
Funcheap
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Free Public Forum on Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries w/ Experts from UCSF, UCLA & More

Explore a free, one-day public forum on Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussions, and Spinal Cord Injury featuring leading experts sharing insights and resources. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Medicine

A small study offers hope for people with traumatic brain injuries

Deep brain stimulation can improve focus and attention in people recovering from traumatic brain injuries.
Deep brain stimulation could offer hope for those with debilitating impairments. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Mental health

Maine mass shooter who killed 18 had traumatic brain injury, researchers find

The Maine mass shooter had a traumatic brain injury before the shootings.
The brain tissue analysis revealed evidence of significant degeneration, inflammation, and blood vessel injury. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Mental health

Domestic abuse victim tells of ordeal of living with 7 brain injuries

Half of domestic abuse survivors in England and Wales may be living with traumatic brain injuries.
A study found that victims of domestic abuse who experienced violence had a higher prevalence of brain injuries. [ more ]
Inverse
5 months ago
Mental health

Novel Brain Implant May Give Cognitive Boost For Common Brain Injury

Advancements in brain implants are providing therapeutic answers for patients with traumatic brain injuries.
A small clinical trial showed that deep-brain stimulation with implanted electrodes led to cognitive improvement in individuals with brain injuries. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Science

Domestic violence may leave telltale damage in the brain. Scientists want to find it

Domestic violence can lead to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) with long-lasting effects, similar to those seen in athletes and military personnel.
Studies indicate that intimate partner abuse is a significant cause of TBIs, with symptoms including headaches, dizziness, and fatigue resembling sports-related injuries. [ more ]
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