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February 24, 2012

Memory and anatomical change in severe traumatic brain injury: 1 year vs. 8 year follow-up

The study indicated that cognitive recovery in severe TBI subjects had not been completed within 3-13 months post-injury, but also that the neural degeneration in severe TBI continues long after the head trauma.

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February 23, 2012

Noise sensitivity in individuals following traumatic brain injury

Noise sensitivity is an important and under-researched symptom that can result from traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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February 22, 2012

New treatment for traumatic brain injury shows promise

A new drug is showing promise in shielding against the harmful effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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February 21, 2012

Effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy for reducing anxiety following traumatic brain injury

Study investigating the effectiveness of a 12-weekly anxiety treatment programme adapted for individuals with moderate-severe TBI, based on cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

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February 20, 2012

Critical care management of severe traumatic brain injury in adults

In this review, the critical care management of severe TBI will be discussed with focus on monitoring, avoidance and minimization of secondary brain insults, and optimization of cerebral oxygenation and CPP.

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February 17, 2012

Diagnostic confirmation of mild traumatic brain injury by diffusion tensor imaging: a case report

Minor traumatic brain injury is a common injury with variable clinical presentation. The system of diagnosis used in this case found a significant relationship between the clinical assessment and imaging results.

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February 16, 2012

Traumatic brain injuries are likely more common than previously thought

Though researchers are becoming increasingly aware of the long-term effects of head injury, few studies have looked at the prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in all age groups, including males and females, taking into account both mild and serious events.

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February 15, 2012

Effect of posttraumatic thyroid hormone levels on severity and mortality of patients with severe traumatic brain injury

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of thyroid hormones after traumatic brain injury in the severity and mortality and gain a clue in brain injury prognosis.

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February 14, 2012

Challenges of identifying cognitive abilities in severely brain-injured patients

Only by employing complex machine-learning techniques to decipher repeated advanced brain scans were researchers able to provide evidence that a patient with a severe brain injury could communicate accurately.

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February 13, 2012

Utility of routine follow-up head CT scanning after mild traumatic brain injury

A literature review of the efficacy of routine follow-up CT scans of the head after complicated mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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