Traumatic Brain Injury Stories
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Serious Head Injuries May Raise Dementia Risk
New research had found that a traumatic head injury during midlife can increase dementia risk by as much as 90 percent. -
How ALS Disease Progression Could Be Delayed
ALS is a disease that robs people of their muscle control and kills many within just a few years — but a new molecule might help them survive longer. -
A Blood Test For Parkinson’s
For those avoiding a painful and scary lumbar puncture, a blood test might tell them what kind of neurodegenerative disorder they have. -
Concussions Could Speed Up Alzheimer’s Disease
A concussion could be big trouble for people who are at a risk for Alzheimer’s disease. -
Prisoners Are More Likely To Have A Brain Injury
Research shows that young people who suffered a traumatic brain injury were more likely to be in prison. -
We Can Repair And Replace Brain Cells In Mice; Could Humans Be Next?
In a recent study, scientists were able to transplant embryonic neurons and coax them into forming new connections into brain-damaged mice. -
Will Someone Survive A Gunshot Wound? New Tool Could Answer
Researchers have developed a new tool that has predicted with 96 percent accuracy whether people would survive a gunshot wound to the brain. -
What Is Foreign Accent Syndrome?
A teen in Georgia woke from a coma speaking fluent Spanish. -
Concussions May Diminish Your Memory — And Intelligence
Concussion-induced amnesia could potentially lead to memory and thinking problems. -
Brain ‘Pacemaker’ Designed To Help People With Severe Head Trauma
Deep brain stimulation, often used to treat Parkinson's Disease, may also help people with severe head trauma, suggests a small study. -
Is There A Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury And Risk Of PTSD?
Scientists have suspected a link between traumatic brain injury and PTSD for many years, which more and more research supports. -
The Science Behind Synesthesia
How does a synesthetes' brain work?