Imagine you're an elderly patient hurt in a fall or a car accident and taken to the ER. Your doctor has three options for treating your injuries: whole blood, components of blood, or a combination of both. This study did a deep dive into how these different blood therapies affect elderly patients wi
Identifying mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in veterans can be tricky. Two different systems, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the LIMBIC-CENC research project, were compared to see how well they found these injuries. The LIMBIC-CENC study uses detailed interviews to find all possib
In July, a group of U. S. Special Operations veterans embarked on an unusual journey. They traveled to Mexico in search of relief for their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) symptoms. Their mission? To experiment with powerful psychedelics. Over two days, they pl
Ever wondered how boxing affects the brain? Scientists at Atatürk University decided to find out. They tested both amateur boxers and healthy guys around the same age. The boxers had been at it for about 7 years, while the others hadn't done any fighting sports. The researchers used a special test
Experiencing a heart arrest can be really scary. Even if you survive, your brain might get injured, which is one of the main reasons people die or face difficulties later. Doctors have found that taking care of patients in intensive care using special techniques, like cooling the body to a certain t
Traumatic brain injuries can be life-altering, and when surgery is needed, doctors turn to certain medications to help. One of those is dexmedetomidine, often used during craniotomies - that's a surgical procedure to remove a part of the skull to treat brain injuries or trouble. It's a type of sedat
Violence-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are on the rise, yet there's a shortage of reviews that delve into their rehabilitation. This review aims to uncover how accessible and utilized rehabilitation services are for people who've suffered TBIs from interpersonal violence. The uniqueness of
A year after a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, the family of the gunman is advocating for greater awareness and research into traumatic brain injuries among military members. The shooting occurred on October 25, 2023, at a bowling alley and a bar, leaving 18 people dead. The gunman's family initia
Stephen Peat, a former NHL enforcer, died at the age of 44, just two weeks after being hit by a vehicle in Langley. This tragic event marks the end of a life plagued by severe health issues related to brain injury. But what really led to this downfall? Was it the countless hits he took on the ice, o
