brain injury Articles
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User testimonial : R. Royer Centre Brain-Moove
Raphaël ROYER, founder and director at Centre Brain-Moove, shares his experience with us : “ Having used transcutaneous vibration for a long time, I naturally turned towards the almost daily use of Vibramoov in the context of brain injury patients. The use of Vibramoov gives hope and different management possibilities for patients with neurodegenerative diseases (Multiple ...
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Saving Lives in Construction: March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness
What’s a traumatic brain injury or TBI? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines it as an injury that disrupts how the brain works. TBIs can occur when the head receives a bump, jolt, blow, or is penetrated by an object (like a nail from a nail gun, a bullet, or a knife). The most common cause of a TBI is a fall. Injuries to the brain can also occur in car accidents, ...
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Safety, Feasibility, and Efficiency of a New Cooling Device Using Intravenous Cold Infusions for Fever Control
Abstract Background: Fever control plays a key role in therapy of patients with acute brain injury. The infusion of cold saline could serve as an alternative or additional method for targeted temperature management. However, it is difficult to estimate the amount of fluid required to achieve normothermia merely on the basis of body weight. There is no standardized load management regarding the ...
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What happens to your brain during a concussion?
Over the last few decades, scientists have gained a much better understanding of what happens to your brain during a concussion. It’s allowed them to understand better the devastating effects that a traumatic brain injury can have, and how to treat them properly. Unfortunately, the general public does not understand how nasty a concussion can be. To gain a better appreciation, you can start ...
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Oxygen therapy for neurology
A prematurely aged brain has suffered years of abuse from our ever-increasingly toxic environment and unhealthy lifestyles. There is extensive research that shows HBOT may have an effect in rejuvenating a patient’s brain by stimulating the production of new blood vessels. Increased oxygen in the blood flow will re-energize dormant cells in the brain and create new ones. Oxygen to ...
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InfraScan Inc. Announces Publication of the Largest Study to date for TBI Diagnosis Utilizing NIRD
InfraScan, a medical device firm specializing in traumatic brain injury diagnostic products, announced the publication of the largest U.S. study to date using a near-infrared device (NIRD) to detect bleeds resulting from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). This independent study was published in the Journal of Neurotrauma on 2 Aug 2022. https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2021.0342. “We wish to thank ...
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InfraScan Inc. Announces Issuance of US Patents for Brain Diagnosis
Latest patents expand near infrared platform capabilities related to trauma and stroke diagnosis InfraScan, a medical device firm specializing in brain injury and stroke diagnostic products, announced today the issuance by the US Patent Office of three additional patents that cover internal bleeding, brain trauma and stroke detection technologies. The first patent for invention number US ...
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Custom fit helmets – can they help protect against concussions?
It appears that high-contact sports such as hockey and football are becoming much more violent. Although both sports have made efforts to remove unnecessary hits from the game, concussions are inevitable when athletes are as strong and fast as they are today. The only reasonable solution is to improve the safety equipment the players use in hopes of protecting them from a traumatic brain ...
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Balance Error Scoring System with force/pressure platform
A look at the Balance Error Scoring System with force/pressure platform The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) is a well-known tool to evaluate the effects of a head injury on static postural stability, or standing still in different positions. This protocol is often used in athletes after sport-related concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) [1]. BESS was developed by researchers ...
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Concussion and baseball – how common is it?
Much of the conversation about concussions has been focused on football. The violence of the game, coupled with recent studies that have shown how prevalent chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is in retired players, has brought a lot of attention to the sport. But concussions are a problem in all sports, including baseball. The number of concussions in baseball is troublesome, and they are ...
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Concussion prevention in youth sports
Over the last few decades, scientists have gained a much better understanding of what happens to your brain during a concussion. It’s allowed them to understand better the devastating effects that a traumatic brain injury can have, and how to treat them properly. Unfortunately, the general public does not understand how nasty a concussion can be. To gain a better appreciation, you can ...
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Needle-Free: A Nurse`s Perspective
According to the CDC, nurses are affected by needle stick injuries more than any other single professional group.¹ We sat down with a nurse who works in a hospital located in the Greater Boston Area to discuss instances of needle stick injuries. To keep the identity of the nurse secret, we have used an alternate name Jane. Portal Instruments: The CDC estimates about ...
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What is a Posturography?
What is it? Posturography is a non-evasive technique that quantifies an individual’s balance behavior in upright stance. As mentioned in previous articles (What is Balance?), balance is achieved and maintained by a complex set of sensorimotor control systems, which includes the visual, somatosensory and vestibular systems. It is through their integration in real time by the central ...
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Unlocking the potential of collaborative neurotrauma research: Interview with BrainQ CSO and Co-founder, Prof. Esty Shohami
The phrase “not all heroes wear capes” springs to mind when speaking with BrainQ’s Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and Co-founder, Prof. Esther Shohami. A world-renowned expert and pioneer in neurotrauma research, Esty utilizes her vast experience to direct the development and implementation of the company’s scientific and research operations. But that’s just the ...
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HBOT for Complementary Therapy
If you’re considering HBOT, it’s important to understand the benefits and risks this therapy entails. The treatment should be discussed with a certified healthcare professional to develop a plan of action based on scientific evidence and tailored to your exact condition. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be used as complementary therapy to address several medical problems. The theory ...
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Temple research finds that tweaking CBD may help it curb pain and opioid use in mice
Doylestown-based Neuropathix is running safety tests required to start clinical trials in humans. The compound may help with neuropathy, a severe type of chronic pain associated with cancer treatment. The next generation of cannabis-inspired medicine might be grown in test tubes instead of greenhouses. Researchers at Temple University have partnered with Doylestown-based pharmaceutical company ...
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The impact of robotics on neurosurgery
Stuart Campbell, Clinical Sales Development Manager of the Neurological Products Division at Renishaw, discusses key trends on the use of robotics in neurosurgery. The curious case of Phineas Gage is one of the earliest and best known cases of serious brain injury. On September 13th, 1848, Gage was working as a railway foreman in Vermont when an explosion caused a three foot long iron rod to be ...
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We put the O2 in WRKUT
Over the course of time, humankind has been continuously searching for methods to remain young, preserve their health and become more and more efficient in all aspects of their existence. Especially nowadays, in the fast-paced world that we all live in, it is important to maintain a balanced lifestyle and to prioritize the health of our bodies and minds. But do you really have the time to ...
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Project - Porous Flexible Paving Used at Mercy for Grass Pave Fire Lane
Porous Flexible Paving for Grass Pave Fire Lane and Overflow Parking at Mercy Hospital Rehab Center using AirPave by AirField ...
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High School Sports Concussions - Case Study
High School Sports Concussions Lucy, a 15-year-old female is competing in a karate tournament a few hours from her home. She is a black belt and has been working very hard to place in the tournament. While in the semi-final match, she was caught with a round-house kick to her head. She was wearing headgear and she did not get knocked down. Following the match, which she lost, her parents and her ...
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