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Head injury refers to trauma to the head. This may or may not include injury to the brain. However, the terms traumatic brain injury and head injury are often used interchangeably in the medical literature.

FDA-regulated study investigates use of child's stem cells for acquired sensorineural hearing loss

Cord Blood Registry, the world's largest and most experienced newborn stem cell company, announces the start of a U.S. Food and Drug-regulated study being conducted at Florida Hospital for Children in Orlando to investigate the use of a child's stem cells from their own stored umbilical cord blood as a treatment for acquired sensorineural hearing loss.

16 Jan 2014

Concussion involving momentary loss of consciousness may be related to buildup of Alzheimer's

A new study suggests that a history of concussion involving at least a momentary loss of consciousness may be related to the buildup of Alzheimer's-associated plaques in the brain.

27 Dec 2013

NIH scientists film early concussion damage and describe brain's response to injury

There is more than meets the eye following even a mild traumatic brain injury. While the brain may appear to be intact, new findings reported in Nature suggest that the brain's protective coverings may feel the brunt of the impact.

9 Dec 2013

Baylor researchers study outcomes and effectiveness of traumatic brain injury rehabilitation

For patients recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the rehabilitation process - compensating for changes in functioning, adaptation and even community reintegration - can be challenging.

6 Dec 2013

Treating traumatic brain-injured patients with anticoagulant decreases risk of dangerous clots

Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found that a new protocol that uses preventive blood-thinning medication in the treatment of patients with traumatic brain injuries reduces the risk of patients developing life-threatening blood clots without increasing the risk of bleeding inside the brain.

19 Nov 2013

Women’s recovery from concussions may depend on menstrual cycle

How well a woman recovers from a concussion may depend on that time of the month.

14 Nov 2013

U.S. Army Grants QR Pharma, UCLA $3M To Test TBI Treatment

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9 Oct 2013

Falls are the leading cause of injuries in older populations

One of the top reasons for trauma admission at Vanderbilt University Medical Center may come as a surprise: falls.

23 Sep 2013

Study: 4% of head-trauma scans in children have unexpected results that may need follow up

The largest study of computed tomographic scans taken in emergency departments across the country for children with head injuries describes the prevalence of "incidental findings" - results that were not expected from the injury - and categorizes them by urgency.

13 Sep 2013

Study finds no evidence that retired NFL players suffer chronic traumatic encephalopathy

The media have widely reported that retired NFL players are at risk for a neurodegenerative disorder called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which causes symptoms such as aggression, depression, suicidality and progressive dementia.

8 Aug 2013

Observation time in ER is associated with reduced CT rates for children at risk of TBI

The longer a child with minor blunt head trauma is observed in the emergency department, the less likely the child is to require computed tomography (CT) scan, according to the results of a study published online Friday in Annals of Emergency Medicine ("Impact of the Duration of Emergency Department Observation on Computed Tomography Use in Children with Minor Blunt Head Trauma").

7 Aug 2013

Silk implants placed in brain of animals may help stop progression of epilepsy

Silk has walked straight off the runway and into the lab. According to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, silk implants placed in the brain of laboratory animals and designed to release a specific chemical, adenosine, may help stop the progression of epilepsy.

26 Jul 2013

HeadSense closes financing for non-invasive intracranial pressure monitor

HeadSense, an early stage company developing a non-invasive neurological monitor focused initially on an intracranial pressure application, today announced it closed financing led by Pontifax, a leading Israeli VC; GE Ventures of Menlo Park, California, USA; Everett Partners, an investment group based out of Akron, Ohio, USA; and JuMaJo, an investment group from Hamburg, Germany.

8 Jul 2013

Researchers use neuroimaging abnormalities to detect timing of abusive head trauma in infants

Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (Hershey, Pennsylvania) have categorized the appearance and evolution of abnormalities on neuroimages that represent abusive head trauma (AHT) in infants.

26 Jun 2013

New study identifies risk factors for rupture or bleeding in children with arachnoid cysts

Arachnoid cysts are a common type of brain lesion that is usually harmless, but with a risk of rupture or bleeding. A new study identifies risk factors for rupture or bleeding in children with "incidentally" detected arachnoid cysts, reports the May issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

22 May 2013

TGen joins Riddell to advance athlete concussion detection and treatment

Head protection plays a vital role in the health and safety of any athlete participating in helmeted sports. In a move that could help revolutionize football player safety, the Translational Genomics Research Institute, and Easton-Bell Sports through its Riddell brand, announced today it would work together on a study designed to advance athlete concussion detection and treatment.

15 May 2013

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FDA-regulated study investigates use of child's stem cells for acquired sensorineural hearing loss

Concussion involving momentary loss of consciousness may be related to buildup of Alzheimer's

NIH scientists film early concussion damage and describe brain's response to injury

Baylor researchers study outcomes and effectiveness of traumatic brain injury rehabilitation

Treating traumatic brain-injured patients with anticoagulant decreases risk of dangerous clots

Women’s recovery from concussions may depend on menstrual cycle

U.S. Army Grants QR Pharma, UCLA $3M To Test TBI Treatment

Falls are the leading cause of injuries in older populations

Study: 4% of head-trauma scans in children have unexpected results that may need follow up

Study finds no evidence that retired NFL players suffer chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Observation time in ER is associated with reduced CT rates for children at risk of TBI

Silk implants placed in brain of animals may help stop progression of epilepsy

HeadSense closes financing for non-invasive intracranial pressure monitor

Researchers use neuroimaging abnormalities to detect timing of abusive head trauma in infants

New study identifies risk factors for rupture or bleeding in children with arachnoid cysts

TGen joins Riddell to advance athlete concussion detection and treatment

Directed training facilitates out-of-hours emergency brain scans

Astrocytes more effective in promoting recovery after brain injury

Mayo Clinic neurology experts present research findings at AAN meeting

Study shows brain areas undergo measureable volume loss after concussion

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