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Head/Brain Injury

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CTE: The Mysterious Brain Disorder That’s Taken Over the NFL

>> May 1, 2022

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive brain disorder that can only be diagnosed after death. The condition is caused by repeated head trauma, but much of CTE is still a mystery. Dr. Michael Alosco discusses who he thinks is most at risk and the various obstacles researchers face while studying CTE.

topics: Diagnoses| Football| Head/Brain Injury| Medical Research| Neuroscience and Neurology| Public Health| Research and Clinical Trials| Sports and Recreation| Undiagnosed and Mystery Illness

When TBI’s Change Personality

>> December 5, 2021

Traumatic brain injury can profoundly change the injured in personality and temperament, as well as physically and cognitively. Spouses bear the brunt of these changes to the point many feel like they’re living with a stranger. Two experts and the spouse of a TBI victim discuss the many ways life changes after an injury and what can help to get them through …

topics: Behavioral Science| Cognitive Decline| Crime and Criminal Justice| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Head/Brain Injury| Health Care| Hospitals| Injury| Marriage| Mental Health| Neuroscience and Neurology| Personality| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Safety| Recovery| Relationships| Sports and Recreation

Medical Notes: September 26, 2021

>> September 26, 2021

A study suggests recovery from concussions might take twice as long as we thought. Then, researchers say they have a solution for "Zoom fatigue." Next, a study finds cannabis use may hurt men's fertility. Plus, new research finds that certain kinds of people are more susceptible to conspiracy theories. And finally, turns out craft beer really is different?

topics: Behavioral Science| Biology| Cannabis and Medical Marijuana| Fertility Rates| Head/Brain Injury| Health Care| Medical Research| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Personality| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Pregnancy and Child Birth| Psychology| Psychology and Psychiatry| Recovery| Reproductive Health| Research and Clinical Trials| Science| Technology

Nerve Growth Factors: New Hope For TBI’s, MS, ALS?

>> December 6, 2020

Unlike most cells in the human body, the central nervous system cannot repair itself. People who suffer brain or spinal cord injuries, or neurological disorders such as MS and ALS have few alternatives. A neurological researcher describes how he has discovered previously unknown nerve growth factors that could someday allow such injuries and diseases to …

topics: Cognitive and Neural Sciences| Disabilities| Head/Brain Injury| Health Care| Injury| Medical Research| Neuroscience and Neurology| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Research and Development| Science

Medical Notes: Week of November 29, 2020

>> November 29, 2020

Two Covid vaccines showing a better than 90-percent effectiveness rate now have the data to seek emergency approval from the FDA. Then, a study shows that signs of concussion can be detected in a person's saliva. And finally, a new study finds that deflating soccer balls just a little could cut concussion injuries in the sport.

topics: Children and Parenting| Covid-19 Pandemic| Culture and the Arts| Diagnoses| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Head/Brain Injury| Health Care| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Injury| News and Headlines| Research and Clinical Trials| Science| Soccer| Sports and Recreation| Vaccination| Viruses
Searing Pain in the Face: Trigeminal Neuralgia

Searing Pain in the Face: Trigeminal Neuralgia (2020)

>> October 11, 2020

A searing, stabbing pain on one side of the face can be so severe it's sometimes called "the suicide disease," and may evade diagnosis. Trigeminal neuralgia is often caused by a throbbing artery in contact with nerves at the base of the brain. Treatment can be difficult though often ultimately successful. Two experts discuss.

topics: Diagnoses| Disabilities| Head/Brain Injury| Health Care| Inflammation and Pain| Neuroscience and Neurology| Prevention
Foreign Accent Syndrome (2020)

Foreign Accent Syndrome

>> April 13, 2020

People who suddenly speak with what sounds like a foreign accent often have a brain injury due to a stroke or other trauma. Experts discuss the syndrome and chances of recovery.

topics: Brain Function| Cognitive and Neural Sciences| Communication| Disabilities| Emergency Medicine and First Responders| Gender and Identity| Head/Brain Injury| Health Care| Injury| Language| Myths| Neuroscience and Neurology| Psychology and Psychiatry| Recovery| Research and Clinical Trials| Social Isolation and Loneliness| Speech Pathology| Symptoms| Therapy| Trauma| Undiagnosed and Mystery Illness
Smoldering Concussions

Smoldering Concussions

>> January 19, 2020

Doctors are realizing that concussions can smolder in the brain for years with symptoms that are missed, making diagnosis at the time of occurrence all the more important. Yet a new study shows that protocols affecting the most vulnerable—young athletes—often are not followed. Experts explain why, and what people should do when they receive any blow to the …

topics: Children and Youth at Risk| Consumerism| Football| Head/Brain Injury| Injury| Pop Culture| Prevention| Public Health and Public Safety| Sports and Recreation| Trauma| Vulnerable Populations

Medical Notes: Week of November 10, 2019

>> November 10, 2019

The largest study of its kind is strengthening the link between football and the brain disorder CTE. Then, a new study in the journal Radiology shows that complications due to cortisone shots are much more common than previously thought. Finally, another study is proving that dog owners live longer.

topics: Biology| Culture and the Arts| Dogs| Football| Head/Brain Injury| Health Care| Inflammation and Pain| Injury| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| Mental Health| News and Headlines| Pets and Animals| Sports and Recreation| Stress and Stress Management

Medical Notes: Week of February 17, 2019

>> February 17, 2019

A cancer diagnosis can create stress that goes beyond the breaking point. Electric scooters are a rapidly rising cause of injury, and a new study shows 1 in 3 will need treatment in the E.R., and finally, people who are good navigators are almost always good at identifying smells as well.

topics: Diagnoses| Emergency Medicine and First Responders| Emergency Room| Head/Brain Injury| Health Care| Injury| Medical Research| Mental Health| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Prevention| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Suicide

Medical Notes: Week of June 10, 2018

>> June 10, 2018

Researchers may have found the cause of polycystic ovary syndrome, another study showing the impact on brain health from tackle football, and researchers at UCLA may have found an antidote to hangovers.

topics: Children and Parenting| Culture and the Arts| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Football| Gender and Identity| Head/Brain Injury| Health Care| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Pregnancy and Child Birth| Sports and Recreation| Women's Health
TBI's and Personality Change

TBI’s and Personality Change

>> January 28, 2018

An expert explains traumatic brain injuries and how to prevent some of the consequences.

topics: Behavioral Science| Children and Youth at Risk| Cognitive Decline| Head/Brain Injury| Injury| Neuroscience and Neurology| Personality| Recovery| Sports and Recreation| Vulnerable Populations
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