Sleep Helps Heal Traumatic Brain Injuries
Razi Berry Sound sleep plays a critical role in healing traumatic brain injury, a new study of military veterans suggests. The study, published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, used a new technique involving magnetic resonance imaging developed at Oregon Health & Science University. Researchers used MRI to evaluate the enlargement of perivascular spaces that surround […]
MRI May Be Able to Confirm PTSD Following Traumatic Event
Razi Berry Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex psychiatric disorder brought on by physical and/or psychological trauma. How its symptoms, including anxiety, depression and cognitive disturbances arise remains incompletely understood and unpredictable. Treatments and outcomes could potentially be improved if doctors could better predict who would develop PTSD. Now, researchers using magnetic resonance imaging […]
Update on Return to Activity After Sport-Related Concussions
Razi Berry The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released an updated guidance report on sport-related concussions. Specifica changes include a recommendation to reduce, but not eliminate a return to physical and cognitive activity following concussion. From American Academy of Pediatrics An estimated 1.1 million to 1.9 million U.S. children and teens are treated for a […]
Immune Modulating Effects of Red Chili Peppers May Help Protect Brain After TBI
Node Smith, ND An ongoing research study has shown that a receptor that is principle in regulating the immune response in the brain following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is also activated by capsaicin, a compound found in hot peppers.1 The receptor is located on immune cells, and actually can be activated by extreme physical […]
A Concussion Could Impact Your Gut Health
Node Smith, ND More Elaboration on the TBI and Gut Connection A recent research study has elaborated on the connection between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and gastrointestinal changes.1 It has been observed that gut changes often follow a TBI, however this research reports that these intestinal changes may contribute to a higher risk of infection, […]
Women May be at Greater Risk for Concussions
Node Smith, ND Women May be More Susceptible to Concussions Than Men An interesting study this week compared the break-ability of nerve fibers between men and women. The conclusion of the study1 suggests that women have smaller and more breakable nerve fibers in the brain, which may actually increase susceptibility to concussion. The study was […]