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India develops handheld brain injury scanners to avoid delays in treatment
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Traumatic brain injuries are a significant public health challenge, particularly in rural areas and underserved populations where advanced diagnostic tools like CT or MRI Scans are inaccessible or delayed. Now, India has developed a handheld portable brain injury scan machine that can be
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Study identifies brain areas that influence political intensity
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The study analyzed Vietnam War veterans with and without brain injuries. By comparing people who had very localized brain lesions with those who didn't, the study team was able to identify the brain structures that can modify the intensity of political feelings
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Sleep patterns may reveal comatose patients with hidden consciousness: Stu
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Several studies conducted over the last decade have found that up to a quarter of unresponsive patients with recent brain injuries may have a level of consciousness that is generally hidden from their families and physicians.
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New hope for paralyzed patients as Israeli researchers achieve thought-dri
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
An Israeli breakthrough to enable speech through the power of thought offers new hope for those paralyzed by conditions such as ALS, strokes, or brain injuries, to express themselves.
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Study finds how Omega-3 therapy prevents brain damage in newborn rodents
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A study conducted by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons discovered that an injectable emulsion containing two omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish oil significantly reduced brain damage in newborn rodents after a disturbance in the flow of oxygen t
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Light therapy helps in brain connectivity following injury
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A study suggested that low-level light treatment may have an impact on the healing process in the brains of individuals who have experienced serious brain injuries.
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Over 20 passengers injured in turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight bein
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Samitivej Srinakarin, the hospital director, said 22 patients with spine and spinal cord issues, six with skull and brain injuries, and another 13 with bone, muscle, or soft tissue complaints were undergoing treatment at the healthcare facility.
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Study reveals novel therapeutic target for traumatic brain injury
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Health outcomes vary greatly among the approximately 1.5 million Americans who survive a traumatic brain injury each year. Not only can these injuries cause loss of coordination, depression, impulsivity, and difficulties concentrating, but they also increase the risk of getting dementia in
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Can sound therapy help with long-term concussion symptoms?
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to new research, acoustic brain stimulation may alleviate chronic symptoms in people who have had mild traumatic brain injuries in the past.
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Researchers discover how brain biometrics help inform sports concussions
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to recent research from the University of South Australia, novel brain biometrics could assist in determining whether an athlete is fit to return to play after a concussion.
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Study finds if traumatic brain damage, dementia be linked by cerebrospinal
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Traumatic brain injuries have been linked to an increased risk of dementia. Unfortunately, the precise mechanisms behind this association remain unknown. This knowledge gap makes it challenging to develop preventative methods to help TBI patients. According to a recently published theory in
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Researchers find association between traumatic brain injury, cardiovascula
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a prominent cause of long-term disability and premature death, particularly among military personnel and those who participate in contact sports. Significant study has been conducted on the acute and chronic neurological repercussions of TBI; however, non-neur
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