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10 hours ago · Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, with approximately 69 million individuals affected globally each year, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where neurosurgical resources are limited. The neurocognitive consequences of TBI range from life-threatening conditions to more subtle impairments such as cognitive deficits, impulsivity ...
10 hours ago · Family members are often affected by the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury, but are rarely involved in rehabilitation programs in the chronic phase. We thus do not know what family members´ main concerns are in the chronic phase, what factors are associated with perceived caregiver burden, and whether family members´ health and functioning improves due to rehabilitation ...
10 hours ago · But what exactly is a TBI? Simply put, a TBI occurs when an external force impacts the brain, causing damage and disrupting normal brain function. Whether it’s from a fall, a car accident, or a sports injury, the effects can be life-altering. For those who suffer from a TBI, understanding both the immediate and long-term consequences is crucial.
10 hours ago · Korinek said a study treating pigs after they had a traumatic brain injury showed a 28% shrinkage in brain swelling. Liston said the pre-clinical studies in non-human primates showed up to a 45% ...
10 hours ago · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a leading cause of non-traumatic disability in young adults. The highly dynamic nature of MS lesions has made them difficult to study using traditional histopathology due to the specificity of current stains. This requires numerous stains to track and study demyelinating activity in MS. Thus, we utilized Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to generate ...
10 hours ago · Due to the increased permeability and damage of the BBB, PM can directly interact with the brain parenchyma and activate microglia . Along with pollutants directly interacting with the brain parenchyma through a damaged leaky BBB endothelium, cytokines from peripheral inflammatory responses may also activate microglia [ 22 ].
10 hours ago · One of the most serious types of injuries that can result from falling objects and equipment or slips, trips, and falls is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). A commonly known form of a TBI is a concussion.
