Tau and Amyloid Deposition in Living Former NFL Players
Detecting CTE in the brains of living individuals could improve our understanding of the disease and inform research regarding prevention and treatment.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Q&A With Pediatric Severe TBI Guideline Author
Patrick M. Kochanek, MD, spoke with Neurology Advisor about the recent updates to the guidelines for management of pediatric severe TBI.
Brain Trauma Foundation Updates Guidelines for Managing Pediatric Severe TBI
A multidisciplinary group of experts have released updated evidence-based guidelines for 2019 to optimize critical care and improve outcomes of critically ill children with TBI.
Can Acupuncture Improve Sleep for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD?
Acupuncture resulted in a significant improvement in sleep measures for veterans with mild traumatic brain injuries, disturbed sleep, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Helmet Use Low Among Standing Electric Scooter Riders
10.8 percent of riders presenting to ED with injury were younger than 18; 4.4% wore helmet.
ED Utilization Up for Pediatric mTBI After TBI Legislation
Proportion of ED visits increased from 5 years before to after legislation.
Effects of Parental Decision Aids on ED CT Rates Among Children at Risk for TBI
Emergency department computed tomography rates for children with minor head trauma were not affected by parent decision aid use.
New Guideline for Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis, Management
Gradually increasing academic pursuits requires careful planning among the medical, school, and family units to enable prompt return and avoidance of prolonging school absence.
TBI Linked to Increased Suicide Risk
Increased suicide risk with one, two, and three or more medical contacts for traumatic brain injury.
Managing concussion in primary care
The incidence of concussion is increasing in children and adults, as is the demand for clinicians who can diagnose and treat both patient groups.
