Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Cognitive Decline in Twin Study
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with cognitive decline later in life, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in Neurology.Marianne Chanti-Ketterl, Ph.D., from Duke University Medical Center…
Learn MoreIn Twins Study, Concussions in Early Life Tied to Memory Issues Decades Later
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Your thinking and memory skills may take a hit decades after recovering from a concussion, a new study indicates.Scientists who studied male twins, from an average age of 67, found that earlier concussions …
Learn MoreChronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Seen in Young, Deceased Athletes
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Among contact sport athletes younger than 30 years old at the time of death, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was present in 41.4 percent of brains, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in JAMA…
Learn MoreSuicide Rates for U.S. Veterans Increased 10-Fold From 2006 to 2020
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Suicide rates increased significantly more for U.S. veterans from 2006 to 2020 than for the U.S. adult population, according to a research letter published online Aug. 28 in JAMA Neurology.Jeffrey T. Howard…
Learn MoreAutopsy Study of Athletes Who Died Young Shows Many Had Signs of CTE
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The degenerative brain disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) may be striking some at much younger ages than thought possible: New research has uncovered early signs of the condition in amate…
Learn MoreDescubren conciencia oculta en cerebros en coma
MIÉRCOLES, 16 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Algunos pacientes con lesiones cerebrales agudas no pueden responder a las órdenes verbales, lo que hace que parezca que están inconscientes, aunque podrían tener algún nivel de conciencia. Hace poco…
Learn MoreDescubren conciencia oculta en cerebros en coma
MIÉRCOLES, 16 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Algunos pacientes con lesiones cerebrales agudas no pueden responder a las órdenes verbales, lo que hace que parezca que están inconscientes, aunque podrían tener algún nivel de conciencia. Hace poco…
Learn MoreUncovering Hidden Consciousness in Comatose Brains
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some patients with acute brain injuries can’t respond to verbal commands, making them appear to be unconscious though they still have some level of awareness.Researchers recently studied this hidden conscio…
Learn MoreTraumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome Could Predict Cognitive Decline
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Among active and retired professional fighters, a new diagnosis of traumatic encephalopathy syndrome (TES) could predict who may experience cognitive decline, according to a study published online June 28 in N…
Learn MoreDepression That Hits After Brain Injury May Be Distinct Disease
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Depression that arises after a head injury may be its own distinct condition — one that differs from traditional major depressive disorder, a new study suggests.Researchers found that people with post-concussi…
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