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Breakthrough in Brain Injury Research: Perampanel Shows Significant Advantage in Preventing Acute Symptomatic Seizures

Researchers from Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University have published a study in Frontiers in Neurology comparing the effectiveness of perampanel and levetiracetam in preventing acute symptomatic seizures (ASS) following moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study found that perampanel demonstrated a significant advantage over levetiracetam in preventing ASS,

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Preliminary Validation of a 10-Item Version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale in a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Sample

A recent study published in the Brain Impairment journal has shed light on the use of a 10-item version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-10) for assessing psychological distress in individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). The research, conducted by investigators at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria

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Breakthrough in Brain Injury Research: Perampanel Shows Significant Advantage in Preventing Acute Symptomatic Seizures

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Breakthrough in Brain Injury Research: Perampanel Shows Significant Advantage in Preventing Acute Symptomatic Seizures

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Functional Recovery in Older Adults Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Research has shown that older adults with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) experience prolonged and incomplete recovery, often going undetected by traditional outcome measures. A systematic review of 18 studies involving 3549 participants found that fewer than half of older adults regained full functional independence by 6 months, and many

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Functional Recovery in Older Adults Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

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Traumatic Brain Injury Research Reveals Prognostic Marker for Mortality

Research from Chang Gung University, published in the journal Diagnostics, has identified a predictive indicator for mortality in patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury. The study analyzed data from 4,415 patients and found that an initial De Ritis ratio of 1.64, a measure of liver enzyme levels, was

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CDC's Ability to Prevent Injuries Severely Compromised by Trump Cuts

The systematic dismantling of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by the Trump administration has had a profound impact on the nation's ability to prevent injuries and keep Americans safe. As a public health expert who spent 18 years as a scientist at the CDC, I

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Systematic Dismantling of CDC's Injury Prevention Programs Threatens Public Health

The unprecedented impact of the Trump administration on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been well-documented, but the true consequences of these changes on everyday people remain largely untold. As a former CDC scientist, I see the systematic dismantling of the agency as a significant risk to

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Systematic Dismantling of CDC's Injury Prevention Programs Threatens Public Health

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Traumatic Brain Injuries in Older Adults Linked to Dementia and Care Needs

Research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) has found that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, increased use of home care services, and admission to long-term care facilities. The study analyzed data on over 260,000 adults aged 65 and

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Breakthroughs in Understanding Post-Traumatic Epilepsy: A Comprehensive Review

Researchers have made significant strides in understanding post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE), a type of epilepsy that develops after a traumatic brain injury. However, despite progress, a cure remains elusive. A new study by Dr. Samba Reddy, a neuroscientist at Texas A&M University, provides a sweeping view of the current

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