Long-term repetitive transcranial direct current stimulation in patients with disorders of consciousness: a preliminary study
CONCLUSION: Long-term tDCS could improve the level of consciousness of patients with DOC in the subacute stage.PMID:38329075 | DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2304872 (Source: Brain Injury)
Source: Brain Injury - February 8, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Xiao Rong Cheng Yi Bao Zhang Deng Juan Sun Xiao Yun Peng Ying Cun Bao Fang Zhang Man Xia Wang Source Type: research
Six-month post-release outcomes for inmates with traumatic brain injury in supported community programming
Conclusions: For those that did receive services, these data suggest that it prevented an escalation of psychosocial needs. There were no differences in community participation as measured by the Mayo Portland Adaptability Index's Participation Index (M2PI) scores (t24 = .497, p = 0.624) at intake and after 6 months of case management. This study confirms that case management confers a benefit to persons with TBI who are released from the criminal justice system. Further, recidivism rates for this vulnerable group were no different from the larger population of returning citizens.PMID:38329082 | DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2...
Source: Brain Injury - February 8, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Elizabeth Ahlers Kim Gorgens Marybeth Lehto Judy Dettmer Source Type: research
Physical activity and recovery following concussion in collegiate athletes: a LIMBIC MATARS Consortium Investigation
CONCLUSION: Collegiate athletes in the Non-ERx group took approximately 1 week longer to achieve SR as compared to the RDA and ERx groups. Our findings suggest that if exercise is recommended following SRC, it must be clearly and specifically prescribed. If exercise parameters cannot be prescribed, or monitored, RDA appear to be similarly beneficial during recovery for collegiate athletes with concussion.PMID:38324635 | DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2310791 (Source: Brain Injury)
Source: Brain Injury - February 7, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Thomas G Bowman Monica R Lininger Jessie R Oldham Racheal M Smetana Patricia M Kelshaw Erica Beidler Thomas R Campbell Samuel R Walton Thayne A Munce Michael J Larson Nyaz Didehbani C Munro Cullum Daniel J Rosenblum David X Cifu Jacob E Resch Source Type: research
Feasibility of a novel blended-care intervention for fatigue after acquired brain injury: a pilot study of the Tied by Tiredness intervention
CONCLUSIONS: This pilot study provides initial support for the feasibility and usability of this novel blended-care intervention, aimed at alleviating fatigue through personalized feedback and treatment strategies.PMID:38324645 | DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2311346 (Source: Brain Injury)
Source: Brain Injury - February 7, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Ela Lazeron-Savu Bert Lenaert Jeanette Dijkstra Rudolf Ponds Caroline van Heugten Source Type: research
Sodium aescinate ameliorates chronic neuropathic pain in male mice via suppressing JNK/p38-mediated microglia activation
CONCLUSIONS: SA might suppress the activation of microglia and neuroinflammation by selectively inhibiting the JNK/p38 signaling pathway, thereby alleviating CCI-induced NP in male mice.PMID:38324656 | DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2307966 (Source: Brain Injury)
Source: Brain Injury - February 7, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Wenqiang Xie Jie Hou Changke Li Qiang Zhang Source Type: research
Exploring the lived experiences of family caregivers of patients with stroke in Africa: a scoping review of qualitative evidence
CONCLUSIONS: Family caregivers' values must be acknowledged, supported, and integrated into the traditional healthcare system to provide comprehensive stroke care. Caregivers' health and well-being should be given more attention given their necessary contribution to stroke survivorship in Africa.PMID:38317299 | DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2310798 (Source: Brain Injury)
Source: Brain Injury - February 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Mawukoenya Theresa Sedzro Laura Murray Anna Garnett Nouvet Nouvet Keren Kankam Peace Fiadzomor Source Type: research
Sport Type and Risk of Subsequent Injury in Collegiate Athletes Following Concussion: a LIMBIC MATARS Consortium Investigation
CONCLUSION: Collision sport athletes had a higher rate of any subsequent injury, lower, and upper extremity injuries following concussion. Future research should focus on sport-specific secondary injury prevention efforts.PMID:38317302 | DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2310782 (Source: Brain Injury)
Source: Brain Injury - February 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Jessie R Oldham Thomas G Bowman Samuel R Walton Erica Beidler Thomas R Campbell Racheal M Smetana Thayne A Munce Michael J Larson C Munro Cullum Mark A Bushaw Daniel J Rosenblum David X Cifu Jacob E Resch Source Type: research
'Family first' - feasibility and pilot outcomes of a community intervention for families of children in recovery following brain injury
CONCLUSION: The FF program showed feasibility and promise. It impacted positively on the lives of children and families and improved capacity in supporting systems.PMID:38317303 | DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2311347 (Source: Brain Injury)
Source: Brain Injury - February 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Chris McCusker Catherine Quinn Bridget Smyth Meg Irwin Mary-Elaine McCavert Niamh Raleigh Eunan McCrudden Source Type: research
Access to athletic trainers and sex as modifiers of time to reach clinical milestones after sport-related concussion in collegiate athletes
CONCLUSIONS: Athlete sex and AT exposure were not associated with times to reach any clinical milestone; however, delayed diagnosis was associated with longer times to reach clinical recovery.PMID:38318792 | DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2310787 (Source: Brain Injury)
Source: Brain Injury - February 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Samuel R Walton Patricia M Kelshaw Thayne A Munce Erica Beidler Thomas G Bowman Jessie R Oldham Kristin Wilmoth Donna K Broshek Daniel J Rosenblum David X Cifu Jacob E Resch Source Type: research
Virtual reality immerses you in your mind: the experience and stress-reduction benefits of VR mindfulness modules in persons with TBI
CONCLUSION: A guided mindfulness activity in a VR environment was well tolerated, and participants overall found VRMM effective in reducing stress levels. VR-based environments have potential to harness guided mindfulness practice and may support persons with TBI to enhance concentration. Further application of this technology in TBI rehabilitation is promising and warrants future research to explore the benefit of VR in improving rehabilitation outcomes.PMID:38318793 | DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2311334 (Source: Brain Injury)
Source: Brain Injury - February 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Gillian Murray Max Shmidheiser Source Type: research
Peer mentoring for people with acquired brain injury - a systematic review
CONCLUSION: Although peer mentoring has the potential to positively influence activity and participation among ABI survivors, further research is needed to understand the extent of the benefits.PMID:38318794 | DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2310779 (Source: Brain Injury)
Source: Brain Injury - February 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Blanca De Dios Perez Richard P G Morris Kristelle Craven Kate A Radford Source Type: research
Family members' and friends' reports after standard and intensive group treatment for social communication difficulties following acquired brain injury - a mixed method approach
CONCLUSIONS: Family members/friends reported improved social communication skills of the persons with SCDs following standard and intensive GIST. However, the integration of data showed the complexity of assessing SCDs and the need for further investigation.PMID:38318845 | DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2311345 (Source: Brain Injury)
Source: Brain Injury - February 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Silje Merethe Hansen Ingebretsen Jan Stubberud Melanie Kirmess Source Type: research
Cognitive behavioral therapy for managing depressive and anxiety symptoms after brain injury: a meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: This meta-analysis provides substantial evidence for CBT in managing anxiety and depression post-TBI.PMID:38318855 | DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2309264 (Source: Brain Injury)
Source: Brain Injury - February 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Ujjoyinee Barua Jessica Ahrens Richard Shao Heather MacKenzie Dalton Wolfe Keith Sequeira Robert Teasell Eldon Loh Swati Mehta Source Type: research
Delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning: a case study
Brain Inj. 2024 Feb 3:1-6. doi: 10.1080/02699052.2024.2311339. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDelayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning (DEACMP) is a relatively rare inflammatory-associated neurometabolic complication. In this article, we present a case report of a 50-year-old male patient with a history of carbon monoxide poisoning. This acute poisoning, although successfully controlled during a stay in the intensive care unit of a local hospital, later led to persistent neurological symptoms. The patient was then treated in the inpatient unit of the rehabilitation clinic, where cognitive deterioration b...
Source: Brain Injury - February 3, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Premysl Vlcek Ivana Monkova Zoran Nerandzic Marcela Lippert-Gr üner Source Type: research
Speech recovery after single-dose zolpidem in two minimally conscious patients with severe traumatic brain injuries: a case report
CONCLUSION: The patients demonstrated improved cognition on Coma Recovery Scale-Revised assessment after ingesting zolpidem. In particular, speech was substantially restored as one patient recovered functional communication and both demonstrated intelligible verbalizations for the first-time post-injuries following zolpidem. Overall, evidence is limited regarding the underlying mechanisms of various cognitive improvements in zolpidem response although studies incorporating neuroimaging are promising. The outcomes and similarities between these cases contribute to the current literature and highlight the need for rigorous s...
Source: Brain Injury - February 3, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Yi Zhou Kathryn A Altonji Ashley Kakkanatt Brian D Greenwald Source Type: research
