Trauma
From the Journals
Traumatic brain injury linked to ‘striking’ risk for CVD, diabetes, brain disorders
Mild and moderate-to-severe TBI is linked to an increased risk for hypertension, stroke, diabetes, as well as neurological and psychiatric...
Conference Coverage
Brain implant is a potential life-changer for paralyzed patients
The minimally invasive device enables patients to carry out important activities of daily living.
From the Journals
Motor function restored in three men after complete paralysis from spinal cord injury
A system developed specifically for spinal cord injuries enabled three men with complete paralysis to stand, walk, cycle, swim, and move their...
From the Journals
Trauma, psychiatric comorbidities tied to functional motor disorders
“This finding points to the huge socioeconomical burden of FMD and emphasizes the need for better diagnostic procedure and active management,”...
Latest News
Study calls for sex-specific concussion management in adolescent soccer players
“We should be pursuing more research in sex differences in concussion and, importantly, putting these into practice in sex-specific concussion...
Literature Review
Consensus document reviews determination of brain death
The recommendations are the minimum criteria for the determination of brain death or death by neurologic criteria.
Literature Review
Blood biomarker detects concussion, shows severity, predicts recovery
NfL may prove useful in identifying patients with TBI who are at risk for prolonged symptoms and in enabling more focused treatment for these...
News from the FDA/CDC
TBI deaths from falls on the rise
Death rates from such traumatic brain injuries were up significantly in 29 states from 2008 to 2017, but no state had a significant decrease.
From the Journals
Sensory feedback may smooth walking with a prosthetic leg
Neural stimulation was associated with faster walking speeds, increased confidence, greater metabolic efficiency, and reduced phantom limb pain....
Latest News
Medical societies urge action to reduce gun violence
Comprehensive criminal background checks for all firearm purchases, freedom to counsel patients are key asks.
From the Journals
Researchers examine potential causes of dementia in CTE
More years of football play were associated with white matter changes and tau accumulation, which were associated with increased risk of dementia...