Systematic review finds lower FA on DTI in mild TBI patients compared to controls
What a Special Brain MRI Keeps Revealing About Concussions
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 26,287 participants with mild TBI found that lower fractional anisotropy (FA) on diffusion tensor i…
A special MRI technique called DTI keeps finding real brain differences after mild concussions, even when standard scans look normal.
Surgical management of post-traumatic hydrocephalus in TBI shows variable outcomes and lacks firm consensus on indications
When the Brain's Drainage System Fails After Injury
This narrative review examines surgical strategies for post-traumatic hydrocephalus in individuals sustaining traumatic brain injury.
After a traumatic brain injury, up to one in three people can develop a slow, silent fluid buildup — and picking the right drain can shape t…
IVIM MRI detects region-specific CSF motion alterations in patients with mild traumatic brain injury compared to healthy controls
MRI Shows Brain Fluid Moves Differently After Mild Head Injury
This prospective observational study evaluated intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) MRI in 14 patients with mild traumatic brain injury and 1…
New scans reveal brain fluid moves differently after a mild head injury, even when patients feel fine and standard tests look normal.
Traumatic brain injury-related deaths analyzed in US population over 18-year period
What did 18 years of traumatic brain injury death data in the U.S. reveal?
An observational study analyzed traumatic brain injury-related death data in the United States population over an 18-year period (2000-2017)…
CDC data from 2000 to 2017 shows traumatic brain injury deaths remain a major public health concern across the entire United States.
Review examines cerebral microbleeds as imaging markers in traumatic brain injury
Review examines brain microbleeds as potential markers for traumatic brain injury
A narrative review synthesizes literature on cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) in traumatic brain injury.
Tiny brain bleeds seen on MRI scans may signal how severe the damage is to the fibers connecting brain cells after a traumatic injury.
Observational study examines unintentional traumatic brain injury death rates in US youth
How many children and teens die from accidental brain injuries in the US?
An observational study examined rates of unintentional traumatic brain injury-related deaths among persons aged ≤19 years in the United Stat…
Unintentional traumatic brain injury deaths in children and teens under 20 occur across the United States, a devastating loss for families a…
Brain Injury Awareness Month highlights needs of persons with TBI and families
What does Brain Injury Awareness Month mean for families living with TBI?
This non-research publication marks Brain Injury Awareness Month, focusing on persons living with traumatic brain injury and their families.
March's Brain Injury Awareness Month shines a light on the long-term challenges families face after a head injury, bringing these experience…
Preliminary study finds altered cortical activity during balance recovery in symptomatic mTBI
Small study finds brain activity differences during balance recovery after mild concussion
A preliminary investigation in 5 people with symptomatic mTBI and 5 controls found lower preparatory sensorimotor cortical beta-burst power …
After a mild concussion, the brain shows lower activity before balance tests and reacts faster when recovering from a push.
Cross-sectional survey examines concussion diagnosis prevalence in US children and adolescents
How many U.S. kids have been diagnosed with a concussion or brain injury?
A cross-sectional survey using National Health Interview Survey data examined the percentage of US children and adolescents aged ≤17 years w…
A national survey is waiting to reveal how many U.S. children and teens have ever received a diagnosis for a concussion or brain injury.
US report describes nonfatal traumatic brain injury-related hospitalizations
How many Americans are hospitalized for nonfatal brain injuries?
An observational report describes nonfatal traumatic brain injury-related hospitalizations in the United States population.
Nonfatal brain injuries are a major public health concern in the United States, with many cases serious enough to require hospitalization.
Review suggests TWEAK-Fn14 axis contributes to brain injury and cardiac dysfunction pathology
Review explores protein link between brain and heart diseases
A systematic review summarizes evidence on the TWEAK-Fn14 signaling pathway in cardio-cerebrovascular diseases.
High levels of two specific proteins linked to brain swelling and heart scarring may offer a future target for treating brain-heart syndrome…
Questions about Brain Injury
Can short-course antibiotics help prevent lung infections in mechanically ventilated Brain Injury patients?
Short-course beta-lactam antibiotics can reduce early lung infections in ventilated brain injury patients, but they do not prevent late-onset infections or lower death rates.
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