A car accident. A football tackle. An unfortunate fall. These things—and more—can cause head injuries. Head injuries can happen to anyone, at any age, and they can damage the brain. Here's how damage ...

Call neurosurgery for head trauma with falling GCS (especially < 8), new focal deficits or pupillary changes, seizures, or CT showing epidural > 15 mm or subdural > 10 mm.

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A recent study led by Mass General Brigham researchers found that a nasal spray developed to target inflammation in the brain could be used to treat chronic symptoms of traumatic brain injury. A nasal ...

A new study from the University of Victoria (UVic) has identified a segment of traumatic brain injury survivors who are using ...

A new study from the University of Victoria (UVic) has identified a segment of traumatic brain injury survivors who are using psychedelics to self-medicate for cognitive, mood and somatic symptoms ...

Despite growing recognition of sex differences in traumatic brain injury (TBI) outcomes, the interaction between hormone transitions–particularly menopause–and brain injury remains significantly ...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in late life is associated with a significant increase in the risk for new-onset dementia. The risk is especially elevated (by as much as 69%) within the first 5 years ...

A new UVic study has found some people living with traumatic brain injuries are turning to psychedelics in an attempt to ...

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