Treatment with omega-3’s may help reduce symptoms of anxiety, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. The review and meta-analysis tapped data from 19 clinical trials which included 2240 participants (1203 treated with omega-3 PUFAs and 1037 without) from 11 countries. “Although participants and diagnoses were heterogeneous, the main finding of this meta-analysis was that omega-3
You’re probably familiar with the typical symptoms of a concussion: confusion, dilated pupils, or dizziness are all signs of TBI. But concussion is actually a very complex condition, and there are many symptoms and signals that you may not have picked up on. From strange visual issues to odd memory problems, getting a concussive brain injury
Many adults treated at U.S. emergency rooms for mild brain injuries fail to get follow-up care within three months even when they have moderate to severe concussion symptoms, a recent study suggests. Researchers examined data on 831 patients treated for mild brain injuries at 11 U.S. trauma centers who completed follow-up surveys about their care two
Children with brain injuries face significant challenges when transitioning from hospital or home to school where they face issues such as lack of educator understanding and catching up with missed work. Leading researchers in the field of pediatric brain injury from across the globe identify today’s key issues in supporting children and youth with brain
Rates of concussions and musculoskeletal injuries may have increased with the use of protective headgear in High School Girls Lacrosse. The study examined data for girls’ lacrosse players in Florida for the three years prior and three years after the implementation of the headgear mandate in 2015. Researchers also looked at similar data during the
Serum neurofilament light (NfL) outperformed tau, as well as S100B and neuron-specific enolase (NSE), as a blood-based biomarker for the detection of acute sports-related concussion(SRC) in a prospective longitudinal cohort study of professional hockey players published in Neurology. Of the 288 hockey players who were followed, 105 sustained an SRC. Of these individuals, 87 underwent blood tests
Following head injury, the protective lining that surrounds the brain may get a little help from its friends: immune cells that spring into action to assist with repairs. In a new study, scientists from the NIH watched in real-time as different immune cells took on carefully timed jobs to fix the damaged lining of the
Published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology, researchers found that the risk of death was reduced by about a third in people who had the highest omega-3 index, compared with those who had lower omega-3 levels. Using data from 2,500 participants from the Offspring cohort of the Framingham Heart Study, the participants of the study had an average
Washington State University has released a new study done in over 12,000 people claiming that cannabis could be used to help people struggling with mental health. Featured in The Journal of Affective Orders, the study suggested that if people who struggle with their mental health consume cannabis, they would be able to reduce their anxiety,
In one of the largest studies on the association, researchers found people who suffered traumatic brain injuries were more likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Published in The Lancet Psychiatry, researchers studied 2.8 million patient records. They found people with a history of brain injury had a 24% higher risk of dementia than those who
CBD has a complex mode of action which includes inverse agonism (functionally an antagonist) of CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors, mild monoamine uptake inhibition, and 5-HT1A agonism. Additionally, reviews based on preclinical and clinical research identify CBD as an anxiolytic, antipsychotic, anti-insomnia and antidepressant agent. Furthermore, it has putative anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, analgesic, and neuroprotective properties. Adjunct
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a blood test in February for two biomarkers associated with bleeding after TBI; the test is intended to identify patients who do not need to undergo imaging for intracranial lesions. If performed within 12 hours of injury, the test is almost 100 percent accurate, the FDA said in
A recent study released by the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine shows a stunning number of participants not only experienced concussion-related symptoms and head impacts but also continued performing either without reporting the incident or without receiving the recommended care. These participants were not taking part in any sporting contest at the time, however. They are
It found, that often times, after a child is treated for a head injury, the treatment stops once they’ve recovered. The report found that virtually nothing is done to see how the child is affected later in life and that more research is needed to learn about the long term effects. The CDC found that more
Strict rest for children who have suffered concussions could do more harm than good, according to a growing body of research. It can lead to them being ‘cocooned’ – a lack of stimulation and activity that may be bad for the developing brain. Avoiding contact sports is still key, but a leading neurosurgeon says previously-banned activities like
Scientists have found that omega-3 levels are better predictors of risk for death than serum cholesterol. A study, published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology, looked at the value of measuring blood levels of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids to assess an individual’s risk for developing certain diseases. The “Omega-3 Index” (the EPA plus DHA content of red blood
Marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids have a stronger punch than flaxseed and other plant-based oils in cancer prevention, being eight times more effective at inhibiting tumor development and growth, according to researchers. The findings are from a study at the University of Guelph in Canada titled, “Marine fish oil is more potent than plant based n-3 polyunsaturated
CBD is known to be a powerful, natural solution for various types of chronic pain. A study conducted by the National Cancer Institute of the NIH tested CBD oil extracts sprayed in the mouth of patients. The oil was applied in all of the joints. The study found that pain could be managed better with the help
The answer to the question is a resounding yes. Seemingly in accordance with scientific research and available information about the cannabinoid, the World Anti-Doping Agency updated their banned substance list. They still don’t allow Olympic athletes to use THC during the competition. But cannabidiol? Totally fine. The proof is right there on the updated list for 2o18.
Researchers are examining whether CBD can help suppress the desire to use heroin and other opioids, specifically, CBD can curb cravings for heroin. It’s important work amid the ongoing opioid crisis. Opioids were involved in more than 42,000 deaths in 2016, according to the CDC. About 40% of them involved a prescription opioid. Yasmin Hurd, director of the
