SCI Redefined as a Broken Brain–Body–Environment Loop - Neuroscience News

A new framework redefines spinal cord injury as a systems-level disruption of the brain–body–environment loop, requiring closed-loop BCI solutions.

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Scientists uncover why brain damage continues after stroke

Every stroke begins with a sudden interruption of blood flow in the brain. But what happens afterward—why neurons continue to lose function and die over the following days—has remained one of the most...

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Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study finds

Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated mild head injuries, a key omega-3 fatty aci...

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The NRL has just taken a giant step forward with brain injury prevention. Other leagues must follow

The NRL must be lauded for its move but its decision not to publicly announce the seemingly laudable changes is intriguing.

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Study Finds Surge In Brain Injuries From E-Bikes And Scooters

A new study shows that as more people use electric bikes and scooters, serious head and spine injuries are increasing among both riders and pedestrians in cities.

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Computer Exercises Improve the Brain’s Pathways After Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain imaging showed changes in white matter associated with processing speed, attention, and working memory

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Brainwaves: How does a brain stay healthy?

You might think a healthy brain starts and ends in your head – but there are miles and miles of neuron fibers that connect your brain with nearly every corner of your body. Why a healthy brain needs a...

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Post concussion symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury in adults

This paper aims to provide clinically relevant, evidence-based advice for GPs who are treating patients with post-concussion symptoms.

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Brain cooling collar trial for Addenbrooke's head injury patients

A leading hospital is testing a new device aimed at reducing swelling after a brain injury.

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New Mills brain injury survivor to take on endurance challenge

Cara Grimwade had two dirt-biking accidents - one in April 2022 and another in October 2023.

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Heading ball ‘likely’ contributed to Gordon McQueen’s brain injury, coroner finds

Former Scotland defender, who played for Manchester United and Leeds during a 16-year career, died at his home in 2023, aged 70

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How Diffusion Tensor Imaging Reveals Hidden Brain Injuries After Concussion

For years, concussions were described as temporary disruptions in brain function that could not be seen on any medical test. Patients were often told that because their CT scan or MRI was “normal,” no...

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New blood test shows extent of brain injury after stroke—and reveals treatment effects

Strokes are a medical emergency, yet imaging can capture only snapshots of how brain damage develops in the hours and days that follow. For many other organs, blood tests can indicate acute injury, bu...

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Charities want more support for brain injury victims at work

Car crash victim Nick Atherton says he lost some of his inhibitions since suffering the injury.

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Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after hitting her head on rock | CNN

Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage, months after fainting and hitting her head on a rock while at the beach.

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Marvel and Lost star Evangeline Lilly suffers ‘brain damage’ after Hawaii accident

Actor sustained injuries after falling into a boulder on vacation last summer

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New blood biomarker predicts brain damage after cardiac arrest

A blood biomarker yet to be used in cardiac arrest care can give a clearer picture of the extent of brain damage after a cardiac arrest.

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Head Trauma in Athletes: The Toll on the Brain’s Glymphatic System

New research shows that frequent head strikes strain the glymphatic system, potentially triggering long-term cognitive and emotional problems.

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New Study Links Immediate Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injuries to Lower Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease | Newswise

Researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine found that treatment within a week of a brain injury significantly reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders.

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Clearance of intracranial debris by ultrasound reduces inflammation and improves outcomes in hemorrhagic stroke models - Nature Biotechnology

Brain debris in mouse models of stroke is cleared by ultrasound, boosting recovery.

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Poor Oral Health Linked to Hidden Brain Damage

Older adults with gum disease were more likely to show white matter damage in brain scans, a sign linked to memory and movement problems.

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Blood Markers Linked to Post-Concussion Symptoms in Teens | Newswise

Levels of certain biomarkers in the blood are associated with symptom severity during recovery from concussion in adolescents – with some significant differences between male and female patients, repo...

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Behind the race to detect — and treat — brain disease CTE before it kills

The gunman who unleashed chaos in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper this summer is a stark reminder of how little we know about a devastating brain disease typically associated with NFL players —&nbsp…

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Patterns of Head CT Utilization in Emergency Department Patients With Minor Head Injury: A Systematic Review

Minor head injury (MHI) is a frequent presentation to emergency departments (EDs), and while most patients recover uneventfully, a small proportion develop clinically important traumatic brain injury ...

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