During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, many troops suffered head injuries from roadside bombs that led to at least 250,000 cases of TBI from these two wars alone, according to the Denver Post. Military suicide is on the rise, and two recent studies revealed that veterans who suffer from traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic… Read More
Kennedy Kreiger Institute Uses New Sailing Program To Help Improve Strength In Spinal Cord Injury Patients
The Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger will be conducting research to look at the benefits of a recreational and therapeutic program for people with spinal cord injury. According to CNN, patients will use a virtual sailing simulator to test the effectiveness of sailing as a method of rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries…. Read More
New Study Reveals High Blood Pressure Can Cause Structural Damage In Brains Of Middle Aged People
Structural damage to the brain’s white matter caused by high blood pressure has been associated with cognitive decline in older individuals. But according to the LA Times, researchers at University of California, Davis have recently discovered that elevated blood pressure could damage the structure of the brain’s white matter and the volume of its gray… Read More
Scientists Discover Long-Chain Sugars Could Potentially Promote Nerve Regeneration In Spinal Injuries
Researches in Scotland may have developed a treatment for spinal cord injuries that utilizes the body’s own natural resources. The findings, which were discovered by scientists at the Universities of Liverpool and Glasgow, have the potential to manipulate the spinal cord scarring process, which often leads to irreversible paralysis. According to Science Codex,heparan sulfate sugars… Read More
New Gamebreaker Helmet Designed To Reduce Head Injuries In Non-Contact Sports
Concussions and other head injuries resulting from sports remain high, and a new helmet called the Gamebreaker aims to reduce the risk of injury in non-contact sports, such as soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, water polo and flag football. According to the Los Angeles Daily News, with a protective design and a passing grade from a… Read More
Rady Children’s Hospital Launches “Neuro NICU” To Prevent Brain Injuries In Infants
On October 25, Rady Children’s Hospital launched a new program to help detect and prevent seizures in infants, according to the North County Times. The program, “Neuro NICU,” is similar to other programs that are implemented at about 10 hospitals nationwide. Neurologists are granted access to sick newborns to try and prevent brain injuries that… Read More