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·January 12, 2016·5 min read

Understanding the Link Between TBI and Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report a toxic form of tau protein increases following TBI, leading to the development of the same type of mental impairments seen in Alzheimer's patients.

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·February 2, 2017·5 min read

Heads Up! Headers in Soccer Make Players More Likely To Suffer Concussions

According to researchers, soccer players who hit their heads two or more times in a two week period, by heading a ball or a minor collision with another player, were more likely to express symptoms of concussion.

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·May 23, 2019·4 min read

Bipolar disorder may be linked to Parkinson’s disease

People with bipolar disorder have higher incidences of Parkinson's disease than those without the psychiatric condition. Manic and depressive episodes were associated with an elevated risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

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·November 23, 2015·6 min read

Protein Biomarker Identifies Damage to Brain Wiring Following Concussion

A new blood test for SNTF protein following concussion may be used to predict long term cognitive impairment.

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·March 11, 2017·4 min read

Microwave Helmet Yields Fast and Safe Evaluation of Head Injuries

A new study reports microwave measurements can rapidly detect intracranial bleeding in those who suffer TBI.

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·January 2, 2018·10 min read

Antipsychotics associated with increased risk of head & brain injuries in persons with Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's patients who used antipsychotics had a 29% increased risk of head injury and a 22% higher risk of TBI compared to others with the neurodegenerative disease who did not use the medications.