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Behavior Problems Following Childhood TBI: The Role of Sex, Age, and Time Since Injury
Conclusions: Pediatric TBI is associated with high rates of behavior problems, with lower socioeconomic status predicting substantially elevated risk. Associations of higher levels of internalizing symptoms with greater time since injury highlight the importance of tracking children over time. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor
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Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Special Feature Source Type: research

The Association of Saliva Cytokines and Pediatric Sports-Related Concussion Outcomes
This study aimed to explore cytokine alterations following pediatric sports-related concussion (SRC) and whether a specific cytokine profile could predict symptom burden and time to return to sports (RTS). Setting: Sports Medicine Clinic. Participants: Youth ice hockey participants (aged 12-17 years) were recruited prior to the 2013-2016 hockey season. Design: Prospective exploratory cohort study. Main Measure: Following SRC, saliva samples were collected and a Sport Concussion Assessment Tool version 3 (SCAT3) was administered within 72 hours of injury and analyzed for cytokines. Additive regression of decisio...
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Associations Between Neurochemistry and Gait Performance Following Concussion in Collegiate Athletes
Objective: To evaluate the strength of associations between single-task and dual-task gait measures and posterior cingulate gyrus (PCG) neurochemicals in acutely concussed collegiate athletes. Setting: Participants were recruited from an NCAA Division 1 University. Participants: Nineteen collegiate athletes acutely ( (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Microbial Diversity and Community Structures Among Those With Moderate to Severe TBI: A United States-Veteran Microbiome Project Study
Conclusion: Results suggest that moderate/severe TBI-related changes to the gut microbiome do not persist for years postinjury. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Impact of Age on Plasma Inflammatory Biomarkers in the 6 Months Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusion: The neuroinflammatory signature that accompanies mild TBI in older adults differs from that of younger adults. The differences seen are notable for their roles in neutrophil attraction (IL-8), neuronal-microglial-immune cell interactions (fractalkine), and chronic inflammation (IL-6). (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Early Tranexamic Acid Administration After Traumatic Brain Injury Is Associated With Reduced Syndecan-1 and Angiopoietin-2 in Patients With Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage
Conclusions: TXA may inhibit early upregulation of syndecan-1 and angiopoietin-2 in patients with MS-TBI, suggesting attenuation of protease-mediated vascular glycocalyx breakdown. The findings of this exploratory analysis should be considered preliminary and require confirmation in future studies. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Acute Time-Course Changes in CCL11, CCL2, and IL-10 Levels After Controlled Subconcussive Head Impacts: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial
Conclusion: Findings from this study suggest that 10 soccer headers do not provoke an acute inflammatory response. However, the acute CCL11 response may be influenced by prior exposure to soccer headers, providing a precedent for future field studies that prospectively track head impact exposure and changes in CCL11. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Neuroinflammatory Biomarkers Associated With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury History in Special Operations Forces Combat Soldiers
Conclusion: The SOF combat soldiers with mTBI history had increased NSE. Longitudinal studies in this population are needed due to between-subject heterogeneity in biomarker concentrations. The NfL concentrations in our SOF combat soldiers—regardless of mTBI history or recency—were similar to values previously reported in civilian acute TBI patients. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Traumatic Brain Injury and Inflammation: The Role of Local and Peripheral Participants in Short- and Long-Term Outcomes
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Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - September 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

The Discrepancy Between Cognitive Complaints and Neuropsychological Test Findings in Persons With Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusions: Reconciling and interpreting subjective-objective discrepancies regarding cognitive functions following TBI are important tasks for case conceptualization and treatment planning. Depression is an important patient characteristic to consider when discrepancy patterns indicate underestimation of cognitive abilities. This study highlights the importance of assessing mood, a modifiable patient characteristic, with self-report symptom inventories. Future studies are needed to connect these findings with TBI outcomes. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

The Longitudinal Effects of Comorbid Health Burden on Functional Outcomes for Adults With Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusions: This study offers evidence that comorbidity burden negatively impacts longitudinal functional and life satisfaction outcomes after TBI. The findings suggest that better identification and treatment of comorbidities may benefit life satisfaction, functional outcome, reduce healthcare costs, and decrease reinjury. Specific guidelines are needed for the management of comorbidities in TBI populations. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Concussion Symptoms Among Athletes: Preinjury Factors Predict Postinjury Factors
Conclusion: Preinjury symptom factors predicted postinjury symptom factors and age-associated differences in symptom factors may provide clinical value in prognostic models for subsequent postinjury clinical outcomes. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Incidence of New Neuropsychiatric Disorder Diagnoses Following Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusions: In this large national study, rates of NPD were much higher among individuals with TBI than those in a non-TBI cohort, even before the TBI took place. TBI was associated with an increased risk of anxiety and PTSD diagnoses. Results from this study also suggest that individuals who sustain TBI have increased contact with the healthcare system during the months prior to injury, providing a window for intervention, especially for individuals diagnosed with alcohol dependence disorder. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research

Influence of Prior and Intercurrent Brain Injury on 5-Year Outcome Trajectories After Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusion: Multiple brain injuries, particularly those of moderate or greater severity, have a significantly greater impact on patients' level of functioning compared with a single injury, but not the rate or shape of recovery. (Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation)
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - July 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Focus on Clinical Research and Practice Source Type: research