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Traumatic Brain Injury Topic Center

brain scan
News
09/08/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A history of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in US adult civilians was associated with an increased risk of developing a malignant brain tumor over follow-up.
A history of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in US adult civilians was associated with an increased risk of developing a malignant brain tumor over follow-up.
A history of moderate to severe...
09/08/2025
Neurology
A doctor looks at a brain scan
News
06/17/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A new traumatic brain injury (TBI) classification system that expands the existing Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) has been proposed.
A new traumatic brain injury (TBI) classification system that expands the existing Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) has been proposed.
A new traumatic brain injury...
06/17/2025
Neurology
Brain scan
News
05/13/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Discontinuing low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) during the perioperative phase of surgical treatment of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) did not appear to reduce the recurrence rate of cSDH requiring reoperation over the next 6 months,...
Discontinuing low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) during the perioperative phase of surgical treatment of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) did not appear to reduce the recurrence rate of cSDH requiring reoperation over the next 6 months,...
Discontinuing low-dose...
05/13/2025
Neurology
diagnosing brain injury
News
04/28/2025
Meagan Thistle
Intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) does not increase the risk of ischemic brain injury, according to a new randomized clinical trial.
Intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) does not increase the risk of ischemic brain injury, according to a new randomized clinical trial.
Intensive systolic blood...
04/28/2025
Neurology
A woman lies on the couch holding an ice pack to her head
News
03/03/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that occurred in the context of psychological trauma was associated with poorer long-term outcomes, including greater posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity, postconcussive symptoms, and disability.
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that occurred in the context of psychological trauma was associated with poorer long-term outcomes, including greater posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity, postconcussive symptoms, and disability.
Mild traumatic brain injury...
03/03/2025
Neurology
Hands holding a head in profile with an illustrated heart over brain
News
01/20/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with subacute mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) who began physical therapy within 1 week of injury had faster and more complete improvement than those who started rehabilitation 6 weeks later, according to study results published in...
Patients with subacute mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) who began physical therapy within 1 week of injury had faster and more complete improvement than those who started rehabilitation 6 weeks later, according to study results published in...
Patients with subacute mild...
01/20/2025
Neurology
brain imaging
05/03/2024
Meagan Thistle
Children who show significant symptoms after head injury are more likely to experience mental and social disturbances and require mental health services, but 23% aren't being evaluated for concussion or brain trauma.
Children who show significant symptoms after head injury are more likely to experience mental and social disturbances and require mental health services, but 23% aren't being evaluated for concussion or brain trauma.
Children who show significant...
05/03/2024
Neurology
TBI Could Reduce Cerebellic Volume in Children and Adolescents
News
02/07/2024
Evi Arthur
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children and adolescents was shown to decrease cerebellum volume, especially in the posterior lobe, according to a retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Network Open. 
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children and adolescents was shown to decrease cerebellum volume, especially in the posterior lobe, according to a retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Network Open. 
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in...
02/07/2024
Neurology
Who is more likely to die from a TBI?
Quiz
08/31/2023
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08/31/2023
Neurology
No Strict Rest After Concussion and Other New Guidelines Released
News
07/26/2023
Evi Arthur
Strict rest should be avoided after a concussion, but light-intensity physical activity, such as walking, can help recovery.
Strict rest should be avoided after a concussion, but light-intensity physical activity, such as walking, can help recovery.
Strict rest should be avoided...
07/26/2023
Neurology