Posttraumatic Epilepsy More Likely to Be Drug Resistant
Individuals with posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE) are more likely to have drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), and they report lower quality of life.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Concussion Among Pediatric Patients Associated With Mental Health Issues
The researchers sought to assess whether sustaining a concussion is associated with an increased risk of mental health problems among pediatric patients.
Abusive Head Trauma May Elevate Intraocular Pressure in Children
Study suggests monitoring IOPs in patients with suspected abusive head trauma.
Post-9/11 Military Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury Have Higher Mortality Rates
In an analysis, researchers assessed whether exposure to traumatic brain injury is associated with excess mortality, and they estimated the number of all-cause and cause-specific deaths among US military veterans who served after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Childhood TBI Causes Widespread and Persistent White Matter Disruption
Investigators assessed pediatric patients to determine the relationship between moderate to severe traumatic brain injury during childhood and white matter disruption.
Traumatic Brain Injury Associated With Increased Risk of Sleep Disorders
According to a study conducted among veterans, traumatic brain injury may influence the risk of sleep disorders.
Conservative Interventions May Improve Sleep Quality for Patients After TBI, Stroke
Conservative interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and intradermal acupuncture, may improve the sleep of adults with a history of stroke or traumatic brain injury.
Infrared Laser Treatment of TBI, PTSD, and Depression: An Expert Perspective
Can mere light become a revolutionary new treatment for traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, stroke, Parkinson disease, and Alzheimer disease?
Traumatic Brain Injury May Increase Suicide Risk in Veterans
Veterans diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury are at a higher risk for suicide in comparison with those without a TBI diagnosis, especially when the severity is moderate to severe.
New Tool Measures TBI Caregiver Quality of Life
A new tool can identify the health-related quality of life among caregivers of individuals with traumatic brain injury.
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