Do Concussions Contribute to Mental Health Disorders in Youths?
David Howell, PhD; and Heather Sesma, PhD; provide insight into the specific sequelae of concussion in youth and risk for subsequent mental health issues.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tool Predicts Neurologic Deterioration in Neurocritical Care Patients
Neurological Pupil index scores (NPI-Diff) may be an effective early quantitative measure to indicate neurologic decline even in patients in neurocritical care units with normal pupillary light reflex.
Suicide Mechanisms and Prevention Strategies Outlined at AANP 2021
Expert discusses the roles of brain areas in suicidality, adverse childhood experiences on brain function, and lithium in preventing suicide.
Traumatic Brain Injury May Increase Risk for Sleep Disorder
Veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at increased risk for developing sleep disorders, according to a recent study.
Revised Pediatric Concussion Guidelines Reduce Duration of Symptoms
Changes in pediatric concussion management are tied to a shortened length of reported symptoms, according to recent study results.
Drop Seen in Rate of Sports and Recreation-Related Traumatic Brain Injury in Children
From 2012 to 2018, there was a decrease in the rate of sports and recreation-related traumatic brain injury emergency department visits for children.
Soldiers With Traumatic Brain Injury at Risk for Mental Illness
Moderate or severe traumatic brain injury in combat tied to higher risk for range of mental health disorders.
Fast MRI Appropriate for Evaluation of Children With Traumatic Brain Injury
Fast MRI is a reasonable alternative to CT for evaluation of children with traumatic brain injury.
Blood Biomarkers Detect Brain Injury Following Trauma
Investigators assessed whether glial fibrillary acidic protein and ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase may be effective biomarkers for detecting concussive, subconcussive, and nonconcussive injuries in pediatric and adult patients with normal mental status following trauma.
Traumatic Brain Injury May Up Risk for Suicide in Veterans
Degree of severity can influence link between TBI and risk for suicide, risk for suicide by firearm.
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