Cervical noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) at least four times daily for 3 months along with standard care was associated with significant reductions in headaches, cognitive impairment, ...

A recent study led by Mass General Brigham researchers found that a nasal spray developed to target inflammation in the brain could be used to treat chronic symptoms of traumatic brain injury. A nasal ...

For many years, patients who sustained a mild traumatic brain injury, often referred to simply as a concussion, were told that their symptoms should resolve within a few weeks or months. A new ...

Riders involved in serious crashes often walk away believing they escaped without major harm. The brain, however, can hide trauma that surfaces slowly through swelling, bleeding, or chemical ...

electroCore, Inc. announced promising data on the effectiveness of its gammaCore non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) device for treating concussive symptoms associated with mild traumatic ...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in late life is associated with a significant increase in the risk for new-onset dementia. The risk is especially elevated (by as much as 69%) within the first 5 years ...

A car accident. A football tackle. An unfortunate fall. These things—and more—can cause head injuries. Head injuries can happen to anyone, at any age, and they can damage the brain. Here's how damage ...

After more than half a century, assessment of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) is getting an overhaul that is expected to lead to more accurate diagnoses and more appropriate treatment and follow-up for ...

Despite growing recognition of sex differences in traumatic brain injury (TBI) outcomes, the interaction between hormone transitions–particularly menopause–and brain injury remains significantly ...

While many people who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) recover within weeks or months of their injury, others experience long-term symptoms and disabilities. This public workshop will explore ...

A new study from the University of Victoria (UVic) has identified a segment of traumatic brain injury survivors who are using psychedelics to self-medicate for cognitive, mood and somatic symptoms ...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious issue affecting thousands of people in the U.S. every year. For military service members, the impact is even more profound. Since 2000, over 492,000 cases of ...