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Although there have been many reports about athletes and soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injuries, scientists have recently recognized a new kind of brain disease. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) can occur from repeated knocks on the head.  According to the Marine Times, with the opening of the new brain bank in the Washington suburbs, researchers… Read More

Since the spinal cord is critical in signaling voluntary movements from the brain, spinal cord injuries often result in paralysis. Although previous studies have shown that repetitive stimulation over a course of two weeks can improve voluntary movements of people with spinal cord injuries, Health Day reported an early study recently found that a non-invasive… Read More

Researchers have discovered that there’s a major difference between the hub areas in a normal brain and a comatose brain, according to the Las Angeles Times. Although previous studies have shown that the brain is a small-world network comprised of specific hub areas, a new finding shows that injury can lead the brain to a… Read More

Although there have been many studies on how to reverse damage in the brain, new research shows that the brain may be able to heal itself after an injury, according to Diagnostic Imaging. Results show that doctors may be able to use diffusion tensor imaging, along with other imaging techniques, to help doctors enhance the… Read More

Inflatable bouncers, more commonly known as “bounce houses,” are popular among parties and fairs, but a recent report reveals that the number of child injuries increased 1,500 percent from 1995 to 2010, according to CNN. Although trampolines have posed similar risks for children, trampoline injuries are declining while bounce house injuries continues to rise and… Read More

United States military and researchers had high hopes for citicoline as a treatment for traumatic brain injuries. Studies conducted in lab animals had previously suggested that high doses of the compound could help patients with brain injuries speed up their recovery with few side effects. However, according to U.S. News Health, a recent study found… Read More