The biologists found that hundreds of genes are adversely affected by mild traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion. These altered genes can later lead to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other […]
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Cognitive training reduces depression, rebuilds injured brain structure and connectivity after TBI
“New research from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas shows that certain cognitive training exercises can help reduce depression and improve brain health in individuals […]
Association of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury With Dementia in Veterans
“Even mild traumatic brain injuries that do not result in loss of consciousness might have long-term neurodegenerative consequences.”
Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Shows Promise for Treating Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
“Using a form of low-impulse electrical stimulation to the brain, documented by neuroimaging, researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System […]
Stem cell therapy appears to have TBI treatment effect
“Results of a cellular therapy clinical trial for traumatic brain injury (TBI) using a patient’s own stem cells showed that the therapy appears to dampen the body’s neuroinflammatory response to […]
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for TBI &post-concussion syndrome
“Review of 5 trials finds hyperbaric oxygen/air have therapeutic effects on TBI &post-concussion syndrome.”