Health care professionals have a number of resources available to help their older patients avoid falls—the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among US adults aged 65 years or older. A recent CDC analysis showed that in 2014, 28.7% of older adults in the US reported an estimated 29 million falls among older adults,
The study, published online in The FASEB Journal, has found that the omega-3s found in fish oil could improve the function of the glymphatic system, which aids in the clearing waste from the brain. In the long run, this could promote the clearance of metabolites including that play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s
Governments and international bodies should ditch their obsession with calories and energy expenditure to curb soaring obesity rates, and instead focus on restoring the correct balance of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids in the food supply chain and diet, urge experts in an editorial in the online journal Open Heart. Nutrition policies based purely
Kids with persistent symptoms months after a concussion have lower quality of life than kids who have recovered, but even kids who recovered quickly may still struggle, according to a new Canadian study. Kids with postconcussion syndrome scored about 10 points lower in overall quality of life, with a mean score of 70, compared with
New research focusing on children has found that playing just a single season of youth football can put them at risk for measurable brain changes – even if they never received a clinical diagnosis of a concussion. For the study published online Monday in the journal Radiology, researchers focused on 25 male youth football players
New research confirms athletes often head back into the game on the same day. Shane Miller, MD, a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Plano, Texas, noticed a significant number of his patients reported they returned to play after a concussion before being cleared by a medical professional, despite medical guidelines, state law and educational efforts.
A growing body of evidence is calling into question the long-held belief that extended rest is needed to treat a concussion in young people. More concussion specialists are encouraging patients to gradually resume normal activities as long as symptoms don’t worsen. “We are looking at concussions as an injury that can be rehabilitated and treated with
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, it was revealed that omega-3s are a potential natural alternative in fighting depression. In the study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, it was revealed that omega-3s are a potential natural alternative in fighting depression. The Science Daily also featured a study that demonstrated how
TBI describes the presence of physical damage to the brain as a consequence of an insult and frequently possesses psychological and neurological symptoms depending on the severity of the injury. A biphasic response is observed which is first directly injury-related, and second due to hypoxia, increased oxidative stress, and inflammation. A proportion of the returning
The latest research shows an undeniable connection between inflammation and mental health, particularly depression. “The most dramatic increase in suicide rates was seen among girls between the ages of 10 to 14. Since 1999, the suicide rate for this group has exploded by an incredible 200 percent… Research has shown that low levels of vitamins D, B-12,
Barrow Neurological Institute has identified a link between domestic violence and TBI. The findings could have important implications in the treatment of domestic violence survivors. The research, led by Dr. Glynnis Zieman, was published in Journal of Neurotrauma. “Head injuries are among the most common type suffered in domestic violence, which can lead to repetitive brain
Anxiety-related disorders affect a huge segment of our population — 40 million adults (18%) in the United States age 18 and older. In response, Big Pharma has developed numerous drugs to treat anxiety-related disorders, from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac and Zoloft to tranquilizers (the most popular class being highly addictive benzodiazepines such
Every fall, parents of would-be football and soccer players weigh the pros and cons of sending their young athletes out on the gridiron or the soccer pitch. Can they make the decision on whether to let their kids play knowing there’s scientific certainty to back up their conclusion — yes, it’s safe to play; no,
A single concussion experienced by a child or teenager may have lasting repercussions on mental health and intellectual and physical functioning throughout adulthood, and multiple head injuries increase the risks of later problems, according to one of the largest, most elaborate studies to date of the impacts of head trauma on the young. Scientists concentrated on
New guidelines for the management of severe TBI provide an update of all available evidence and recommendations since the third edition of the guidelines was published in 2007, researchers reported — but, sadly, it lacks answers to many key clinical questions. A total of 189 publications provided evidence to support 28 recommendations on 18 topics in Guidelines
On average, levels of omega-3s halved in the fish over the past five years. The industry is exploring new ways to arrest the decline – which appears to be due to the type of feed given to the farmed fish. The study was carried out by researchers at Stirling University. Prof Douglas Tocher, who led the
David Ims, a graduate student at Towson University, presented his findings, “Riding the Wave to Recovery: sLORETA QEEG in Sport Related Concussions,” at the ISNR 24th Annual Conference held in Orlando. Ims said the sLORETA analyzes electrical patterns at the surface of the scalp which reflect cortical activity, or brain waves. Working alongside neurologist Harry Kerasidis, MD,
There’s growing evidence that a physical injury to the brain can make people susceptible to post-traumatic stress disorder. Studies of troops who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan have found that service members who have suffered a concussion or mild TBI are far more likely to develop PTSD, a condition that can cause flashbacks, nightmares and
Diagnoses of concussions rose to a record high between 2010 and 2015, particularly among teens, according to a new report published by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The insurance company reports that more than 936,000 claims were filed for diagnosed concussions among its members, and that rates for adolescents between age 10 and 19 surged
BrainScope announced today that the FDA has cleared the company to market the Ahead 300, its most advanced medical device for use in assessing TBI. Developed in partnership with the DoD, the Ahead 300 provides a multi-modal device of clinically relevant measures, offering clinicians a comprehensive panel of data to assist in their diagnosis of
