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What is the course of functional, symptom, and quality of life outcomes 1 to 5 years after traumatic brain injury?

Researchers in the US investigated functional recovery, symptom burden, and quality of life over five years of traumatic brain injury.

27 Mar 2023

People with epilepsy have an increased risk of early death based on various factors

A new study has found that people with epilepsy have an increased risk of early death and the increased risk varies depending on where they live, the number of medications they take and what other diseases they may have.

22 Mar 2023

AAN selects UC San Francisco neurologist to receive 2023 Dreifuss-Penry Epilepsy Award

Jon Kleen, MD, PhD, UC San Francisco neurologist, epileptologist and neuroscientist, has been chosen by the American Academy of Neurology to receive its 2023 Dreifuss-Penry Epilepsy Award. He is being honored for his outstanding contributions in clinical research and leadership in the treatment of epilepsy.

21 Mar 2023

Playing tackle football at an early age increases risk for brain decline later

The degenerative brain disease known as CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, has become a specter haunting football.

20 Mar 2023

MS relapse risk not likely to increase after fertility treatments, study finds

There's good news for those with multiple sclerosis (MS). A new study has found that female participants were no more likely to have a flare-up of the disease after receiving fertility treatments than they were before their treatments.

16 Mar 2023

Active disease process in early CTE differs substantially from late-stage disease

Millions of people, including athletes who play contact sports, members of the military and victims of domestic violence, are exposed to repetitive head impacts (RHI), which is the primary risk factor for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

13 Mar 2023

Former players’ cognitive performance associated with concussion symptoms during football careers

Former professional football players who reported experiencing concussion symptoms during their playing careers were found to perform worse on a battery of cognitive tests than non-players, according to a study led by Mass General Brigham investigators from McLean Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Network.

3 Mar 2023

Study examines long-term relationship between brain health, concussion history and sports

Not enough is understood about the long-term relationship between brain health, concussion history and sports.

9 Feb 2023

IU School of Medicine researchers secure grant to study new treatment method for traumatic brain injury

Indiana University School of Medicine and National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) researchers are collaborating to study a new treatment method for traumatic brain injury (TBI) thanks to a grant from the United States Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

7 Feb 2023

People with three or more concussions may have worse cognitive function in later life

Experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, according to major new research.

31 Jan 2023

Early return to school may be associated with faster recovery after a concussion

Contrary to popular belief, rest may not always be the best cure after a concussion, new study published in JAMA Network Open finds.

20 Jan 2023

The official who investigates suspicious deaths in your town may be a doctor — or not

When a group of physicians gathered in Washington state for an annual meeting, one made a startling revelation: If you ever want to know when, how — and where — to kill someone, I can tell you, and you’ll get away with it. No problem.

20 Dec 2022

Study: People with cluster headaches may be more likely to have other medical conditions

People with cluster headaches may be more than three times more likely to have other medical conditions such as heart disease, mental disorders and other neurologic diseases, according to a study published in the December 14, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

16 Dec 2022

CHOP researchers find disparities in the completion of follow-up concussion care

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found disparities in the completion of follow-up concussion care, particularly among pediatric patients who are publicly insured and identify as Black, suggesting barriers to care exist.

15 Nov 2022

Small molecules found in breast milk may reduce the likelihood of infants developing allergies

Breastfed babies are believed to suffer fewer allergic conditions, like eczema and food allergies, than formula-fed babies; yet the reason has not been well understood.

15 Nov 2022

Early head-and-neck cooling after sports concussion results in shorter time to return-to-play

Early head-and-neck cooling in concussed ice hockey players resulted in shorter time to return-to-play. This expanded study of Swedish ice hockey teams, in which the median time to initiate head-neck cooling following a concussion was 10 minutes, is published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma.

7 Nov 2022

Moderate to heavy drinking could increase the risk of stroke in young adults

People in their 20s and 30s who drink moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol may be more likely to have a stroke as young adults than people who drink low amounts or no alcohol, according to a study published in the November 2, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

2 Nov 2022

Delta waves may be useful for diagnosing concussions in younger patients

Measuring levels of a specific brain wave could lead to more objective, definitive methods of diagnosing concussions and determining when young athletes can safely return to play, according to a UT Southwestern study.

1 Nov 2022

Increasing Awareness Surrounding Ataxia

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Lauren Moore from the National Ataxia Foundation about the condition and the importance of raising awareness for ataxia.

31 Oct 2022

Higher exposure to particulate matter may be associated with increased dementia risk

Higher exposure to a certain type of traffic-related air pollution called particulate matter may be linked to an increased risk of dementia, according to a meta-analysis published in the October 26, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Oct 2022