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Protein indicates early detection of traumatic brain injury, study finds
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 18 (ANI): A well-studied protein -- Cathepsin B -- important to brain development and function, can be used as a biomarker, or indicator of severity, for traumatic brain injury.
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Long-studied protein could be a measure of traumatic brain injury
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 14 (ANI): Scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute for Research (WRAIR) have recently demonstrated that cathepsin B, a well-studied protein important to brain development and function, can be used as biomarker, or indicator of severity, for traumatic brain inj
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Neuroscientists examine the way brain regions function independently, coll
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Boston [USA], July 10 (ANI): In recent research, neuroscientists examined the way brain regions function independently and collectively. The research could help in a better understanding of parts of the brain that are used to process sensory information and remember different skills.
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Doctors warn teenagers against 'Skull Breaker Challenge'
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 29 (ANI): Doctors and health experts have warned that the 'Skull Breaker Challenge' on social media can cause injuries including multiple fractures and even death. They have asked the parents and teachers to make children aware about its risks.
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Brain injury in combat sports: Is there a safe level?
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Minneapolis [USA], Dec 24 (ANI): Head trauma is often a major concern for athletes who partake in combat sports, especially boxing and MMA. A new US-based study has tried to quantify whether there is a safe level of head trauma and if yes, how can the findings be put to use in order to avert
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Concussions in high school athletes may increase depression and suicide ri
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Nov 26 (ANI): One of the most common forms of traumatic brain injury, a concussion, could lead to an increased risk of depression and suicide in adults, says a recent study.
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New cell therapy improves memory and stops seizures following TBI: Study
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 16 (ANI): Researchers have developed a breakthrough cell therapy to improve memory and prevent seizures in mice following traumatic brain injury.
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Immune control switch could prevent brain injury in premature babies: Stud
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): A new study has found a switch, capable of protecting the brains of premature babies, who often suffer injuries when their immune response goes into overdrive.
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Older adults with dementia are misdiagnosed with Alzheimer's disease: Stud
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 23 (ANI): A recent study discovered the possibility of distinguishing between memory loss caused by Alzheimer's disease and traumatic brain injury- as many as 21 per cent of older adults with dementia may be misdiagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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Traumatic brain injuries in veterans linked to higher suicide risk
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 2 (ANI): Military veterans with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more than twice as likely to die of suicide compared to veterans without such a diagnosis, reveals a study.
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Neurons help in reducing seizures in newborns: Study
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 22 (ANI): A recent study has uncovered an innovative approach to possibly slow the progression of epilepsy and reduce seizures in newborns.
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Many factors influence decisions to withdraw life support to brain injury
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 17 (ANI): There are several factors that determine the decisions to withdraw life support treatments in critically ill patients with severe brain injury, says a recent study.
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