Search Results - "BRAIN INJURY"

Virtual reality therapy for upper limb rehabilitation in patients with stroke: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials by Mekbib, Destaw B., Han, Jiawei, Zhang, Li, Fang, Shan, Jiang, Hongjie, Zhu, Junming, Roe, Anna W., Xu, Dongrong

“…Background: Stroke is a major cause of life-long disability in adults, associated with poor quality of life. Virtual reality (VR)-based therapy systems are…”
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A review of post-concussion syndrome and psychological factors associated with concussion by Broshek, Donna K., De Marco, Anthony P., Freeman, Jason R.

“…Abstract Objective: This study reviewed several topics related to post-concussion syndrome and psychological factors associated with concussion. Topics include…”
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Introducing the model of cognitive-communication competence: A model to guide evidence-based communication interventions after brain injury by MacDonald, Sheila

“…Primary objective: Communication impairments associated with acquired brain injury (ABI) are devastating in their impact on family, community, social,…”
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Higher exosomal tau, amyloid-beta 42 and IL-10 are associated with mild TBIs and chronic symptoms in military personnel by Gill, Jessica, Mustapic, Maja, Diaz-Arrastia, Ramon, Lange, Rael, Gulyani, Seema, Diehl, Tom, Motamedi, Vida, Osier, Nicole, Stern, Robert A., Kapogiannis, Dimitrios

“…Objective: Identify biomarkers in peripheral blood that relate to chronic post-concussive and behavioural symptoms following traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) to…”
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Biofluid biomarkers of traumatic brain injury by Agoston, Denes V, Shutes-David, Andrew, Peskind, Elaine R

“…Primary objective: The purpose of this paper is to review the clinical and research utility and applications of blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and cerebral…”
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Physiological, vestibulo-ocular and cervicogenic post-concussion disorders: An evidence-based classification system with directions for treatment by Ellis, Michael J., Leddy, John J., Willer, Barry

“…Abstract Primary objective: To present a novel pathophysiological approach to acute concussion and post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Research design: Review of…”
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Embracing failure: What the Phase III progesterone studies can teach about TBI clinical trials by Stein, Donald G.

“…Background: Despite positive preclinical studies and two positive Phase II clinical trials, two large Phase III clinical trials of progesterone treatment of…”
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Updated clinical practice guidelines for concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and persistent symptoms by Marshall, Shawn, Bayley, Mark, McCullagh, Scott, Velikonja, Diana, Berrigan, Lindsay, Ouchterlony, Donna, Weegar, Kelly

“…Objective: To introduce a set of revised guidelines for the management of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and persistent symptoms following concussive…”
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Spasticity after stroke: Physiology, assessment and treatment by Thibaut, Aurore, Chatelle, Camille, Ziegler, Erik, Bruno, Marie-Aurélie, Laureys, Steven, Gosseries, Olivia

“…Abstract Background: Spasticity following a stroke occurs in about 30% of patients. The mechanisms underlying this disorder, however, are not well understood…”
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GLP-1's role in neuroprotection: a systematic review by Erbil, Damla, Eren, Candan Yasemin, Demirel, Cağrı, Küçüker, Mehmet Utku, Solaroğlu, Ihsan, Eser, Hale Yapıcı

“…Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is a target for treatment of diabetes; however, its function in the brain is not well studied. In this systematic review, we…”
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Higher exosomal phosphorylated tau and total tau among veterans with combat-related repetitive chronic mild traumatic brain injury by Kenney, Kimbra, Qu, Bao-Xi, Lai, Chen, Devoto, Christina, Motamedi, Vida, Walker, William C., Levin, Harvey S., Nolen, Tracy, Wilde, Elisabeth A., Diaz-Arrastia, Ramon, Gill, Jessica

“…Objective: The objective of the study is to measure plasma and exosomal levels of tau, phosphorylated tau (p-tau), and amyloid beta (Aβ) in Veterans with…”
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Disclosure and non-disclosure of concussion and concussion symptoms in athletes: Review and application of the socio-ecological framework by Kerr, Zachary Y., Register-Mihalik, Johna K., Marshall, Stephen W., Evenson, Kelly R., Mihalik, Jason P., Guskiewicz, Kevin M.

“…Abstract Primary objective: To summarize the factors associated with athletes' disclosure-and non-disclosure-of sports-related concussion and concussion…”
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Vestibular consequences of mild traumatic brain injury and blast exposure: a review by Akin, Faith W., Murnane, Owen D., Hall, Courtney D., Riska, Kristal M.

“…The purpose of this article is to review relevant literature on the effect of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and blast injury on the vestibular system…”
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Diagnostic accuracy of the CRS-R index in patients with disorders of consciousness by Annen, Jitka, Filippini, Maddalena M., Bonin, Estelle, Cassol, Helena, Aubinet, Charlène, Carrière, Manon, Gosseries, Olivia, Thibaut, Aurore, Barra, Alice, Wolff, Audrey, Sanz, Leandro R. D., Martial, Charlotte, Laureys, Steven, Chatelle, Camille

“…Objective: To obtain a CRS-R index suitable for diagnosis of patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC) and compare it to other CRS-R based scores to…”
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Diffuse axonal injury after traumatic brain injury is a prognostic factor for functional outcome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by van Eijck, Marleen Maria, Schoonman, Guus Geurt, van der Naalt, Joukje, de Vries, Jolanda, Roks, Gerwin

“…Objective: To determine the prognosis of adult patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and diffuse axonal injury (DAI). Methods: Online search (PubMed,…”
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Controlled clinical trial of repeated prefrontal tDCS in patients with chronic minimally conscious state by Thibaut, Aurore, Wannez, Sarah, Donneau, Anne-Francoise, Chatelle, Camille, Gosseries, Olivia, Bruno, Marie-Aurélie, Laureys, Steven

“…Objectives: To assess the effects of repeated transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) sessions on the level of consciousness in chronic patients in…”
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Prevalence of depression after TBI in a prospective cohort: The SHEFBIT study by Singh, Rajiv, Mason, Suzanne, Lecky, Fiona, Dawson, Jeremy

“…Objective: The objective is to measure the prevalence of depression after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the features associated with increased risk in a…”
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Association of acute vestibular/ocular motor screening scores to prolonged recovery in collegiate athletes following sport-related concussion by Whitney, Susan L., Eagle, Shawn R., Marchetti, Gregory, Mucha, Anne, Collins, Michael W., Kontos, Anthony P.

“…Researchers have yet to explore the association of acute (i.e., within 3 days) post-injury VOMS scores and length of time until clearance to return to play in…”
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Sex, race, ADHD, and prior concussions as predictors of concussion recovery in adolescents by Aggarwal, Seema S., Ott, Summer D., Padhye, Nikhil S., Schulz, Paul E.

“…Concussions in adolescents are a growing public health concern as the popularity of high school sports increases. The aim of this study was to identify…”
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Specialized interdisciplinary rehabilitation reduces persistent post-concussive symptoms: a randomized clinical trial by Rytter, Hana Mala, Westenbaek, Klaus, Henriksen, Henriette, Christiansen, Peter, Humle, Frank

“…Objective: To compare the effectiveness of a specialized, interdisciplinary rehabilitation (S-REHAB) with standard care (STAND) for people with persistent…”
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