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a·pha·sia əˈfāZH(ē)ə,əˈfāzēə/ noun MEDICINE noun: aphasia loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage. Origin: mid 19th century: from Greek, from aphatos ‘speechless,’ from a- ‘not’ + phanai ‘speak.’ In the back corner of

Futurity

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Engineers are taking a closer look at the brain’s “suspension system” and their insights could provide a way to limit or even prevent traumatic brain injury. TBI can be devastating and debilitating. Despite intense interest and years of study, the ex

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In updating its tally, defense officials noted that most of the injured service members have been treated and returned to Iraq. The statement, once more, contradicts President Trump's initial remarks.

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Scientists have identified two molecules that protect nerve cells after a traumatic brain injury and could lead to new drug treatments. The molecules promote full recovery after traumatic brain injury in mice, according to the new study in Neurobiolo

that's life

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Shona Sheehy, 28, St Helens Park, NSW She’s probably teething,’ my fiancé Mathew, 27, said holding our six-month-old daughter, Elora. Usually a happy bub, that day she was a bit irritated. She had a mild fever and refused her feed, but snuggled int

STAT

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A Pentagon-funded study found that a form of computer-based brain training can improve cognitive performance in vets after a traumatic brain injury.

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Boys who are inattentive and hyperactive at age 10 have a higher risk for traumatic brain injuries in adolescence and adulthood, researchers report. Treatments to reduce these behaviors may decrease the risk for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), accor

American Survival Guide

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A person who suffers a severe brain injury needs to be hospitalized. That may not be possible in the times to come, and TBI can result in long-term problems. A severe brain injury can affect all aspects of a person's life, including relationships wit

Fairlady

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Someone told me that I’ve had the experience of living two lives in less than 30 years. I guess that’s true, although it sometimes feels as if I’m struggling to live just one life fully. My first life ended on a Friday evening in April 2010, when I w

MASK The Magazine

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To say that traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults in the U.S. is almost an understatement. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, an estimated 1.5

Los Angeles Times

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The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a first-ever blood test to detect the telltale signs of serious brain injury, bringing to fruition a long quest to make the diagnosis of concussions simpler and more precise. After deliberations

Yoga Journal

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Photos: Courtesy of each organization JILL BRENNER CAN POINT to a specific moment in her first yoga-teacher training that changed the trajectory of what the ancient practice would mean to her forever. “The teacher said, ‘Treat others like they are in

STAT

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Traumatic brain injury is a growing public health crisis. A centralized, nationwide registry of cases would help create better management and treatment.

Popular Science

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While the link to Parkinson's is still murky, it's becoming quite clear that it's important to protect your noggin from even minor injuries. DepositPhotos A new study published in the journal Neurology is making waves for suggesting a single traumati

American Survival Guide

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While every prepper knows to have more than a basic first-aid kit and probably even has some experience treating more serious injuries, there is one type of wound that can present very real challenges when experienced physicians and modern medical fa

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Thanks in part to a generous donation from Spa Electrics, The Next Step (TNS), leader in spinal cord injury recovery, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with the addition of a brand-new wellness hub. The wellness centre features a new level dedicat

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Veterans with a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury are more than twice as likely as those without a TBI to commit suicide, researchers report. Additionally, veterans with a moderate or severe TBI are at a higher risk of dying by suicide with a

NPR

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The missile strikes in Iraq earlier this month did not kill any U.S. service members. But in the weeks following, the number of troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injury has gone up repeatedly.

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By measuring fragments of genetic material in saliva, scientists were able to accurately predict whether a young person's concussion symptoms would last days or weeks.

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A new blood test will help doctors determine if someone has a traumatic brain injury after suffering a blow to the head. Until now, physicians have had to rely on subjective markers—mainly patient-reported symptoms such as headaches, nausea, or light

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Beds are supposed to keep you safe and warm, but they’re the leading cause of traumatic brain injury for kids under the age of one. Maybe that’s not surprising—most babies spend a lot of time in their cribs. But if we want to keep kids safe (and we d

STAT

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Can AI be relied on to guide treatment of TBI patients, when the consequences of a wrong decision are so catastrophic?

Popular Science

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Beds are supposed to keep you safe and warm, but they’re the leading cause of traumatic brain injury for kids under the age of one. Maybe that’s not surprising—most babies spend a lot of time in their cribs. But if we want to keep kids safe (and we d

MASK The Magazine

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For 14-year-old Sofia Melnychuck, Nov. 6, 2018 won’t be just an ordinary day. It will be the three-year anniversary of a day that started as any other day, but ended with a life-changing event that launched her into a fight for her health, a journey

NPR

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Of the 109 who were injured, 76 have returned to duty. But 21 service members who were taken from Iraq to Germany for medical care have now been brought to the U.S.

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More than half the American troops diagnosed with concussions were transferred from the Iraqi base that was attacked to Germany or the U.S.

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Combat helmets have always been made to protect against blunt objects, not blast waves. Despite improvements in helmet design, battlefield brain injuries continue.

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A smartphone app could detect concussions and other brain injuries in the field, whether on the sidelines of a sports game, on the battlefield, or in the home of older adults prone to falling. The app, called PupilScreen, can detect changes in a pupi

Los Angeles Times

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Mild traumatic brain injury may sound like an oxymoron, along the lines of "jumbo shrimp" or "random order." But a new study shows that mild TBIs can have serious consequences for military veterans by raising their risk of dementia. Researchers who e

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Lowering the pressures of soccer balls and subbing them out when they get wet could reduce risk of injury and concussions, a new study shows. Up to 22% of soccer injuries are concussions that can result from players using their heads to direct the ba