TBI triggers both primary mechanical damage and delayed secondary injuries like inflammation and neurodegeneration. Cognitive effects may include memory loss, mood swings, and impaired social judgment ...

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is more common in people who experience extensive repetitive head impacts, and ...

Scientists have discovered a way to induce a hibernation-like state that protects the brain after injury—without using ...

Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability in the world. Blunt force trauma to the brain, often from a bad fall or traffic accident, accounts for the deaths of over 61,000 ...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are linked to new cases of dementia, use of home care services and admission to long-term care, according to an October study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical ...

The tragic mass shooting in Manhattan last week has reignited a conversation that demands urgent attention concerning the prevalence of brain injuries and their impact on public health and public ...

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting approximately 69 million individuals annually according to the Global Burden of Disease Study (2019).

WVU Medicine is now using a first-of-its-kind blood test that can detect brain bleeds and traumatic brain injuries. In some ...

A 11-year-old girl studying Class 5 in Greater Chennai Corporation’s (GCC) primary school in Puzhuthivakkam has been admitted ...

Brain edema is a life-threatening condition where excess fluid causes the brain to swell. The primary medical treatment involves hyperosmolar agents like mannitol and hypertonic saline to draw fluid ...

Scott Pelley, one of the most experienced and awarded journalists today, has been reporting stories for 60 Minutes since 2004. The 2024-25 season is his 21st on the broadcast. Scott has won half of ...