Category: Brain Injury
Comatose Patients are Paying Attention
August 28th, 2024Some comatose patients with a severe injury might be paying closer attention to their surroundings than previously thought, a new study says.
Comatose Patients Have Ability to Understand
About one in four patients respond to instructions covertly, wit… more »
Blood Test Could be Diagnostic Tool for Concussions
July 22nd, 2020
A blood test may predict the severity of a concussion as accurately as a spinal tap, researchers report.
Nerve Proteins Detected in Blood
Researchers focused on a biomarker called neurofilament light chain. This nerve protein can be detected… more »
Death Toll From Rare Mosquito Born Virus Rises
October 3rd, 2019At least 11 people have died from Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare disease spread by mosquitoes.
What is EEE?
Eastern equine encephalitis, commonly known as EEE, is a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. There are typically five to 10 human case… more »
Could an Experimental Brain Scan be the Future Diagnostic Tool for CTE?
April 24th, 2019An experimental brain scan can now detect abnormal proteins in the brain of living former NFL players affected by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Potential New Scan to Diagnose CTE
A study used PET scans in a small group of former NFL players… more »
Guidelines Issued for Childhood Concussions
September 12th, 2018The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidelines for the first time on treating children with concussions.
New Guidelines
The issue of childhood concussions has become more pressing as youth sports have grown in popularity an… more »
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