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Convergence insufficiency in patients with post-concussion syndrome is accompanied by a higher symptom load: a cross-sectional study Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Ivan Nisted, Line Amalie Hellemose, Peter Preben Eggertsen, Lene Odgaard, Toke Bek, Jørgen Feldbæk Nielsen
To estimate the prevalence of convergence insufficiency (CI) in adult patients with post-concussion syndrome and determine the impact of CI on symptom load.Cross-sectional study of 103 patients wit...
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Cognitive and emotional impairment in stroke survivors: insights from a multi-center study on inpatient rehabilitation therapy Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Lihua Jin, Ying Zhao, Ting Ye, Ying He, Liqing Yao
Individuals recovering from stroke often experience cognitive and emotional impairments, but rehab programs tend to focus on motor skills. The aim of this investigation is to systematically assess ...
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Concussion symptom presentation and clinical recovery among pediatric athletes: comparing concussions sustained during school and summer months Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Mathew J. Wingerson, Baylie Schmitz, Katherine L. Smulligan, Gregory A. Walker, Samantha Magliato, Julie C. Wilson, David R. Howell
We examined post-concussion symptom presentation, exercise, and sleep among pediatric athletes who sustained concussion during the school year vs. summer months.We evaluated athletes 6–18 years old...
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Relationship between severity of concussion’s symptoms and functional performance in children Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Abdulaziz A. Alkathiry
Concussion is a common brain injury that has significant effects on multiple functional domains in children. However, limited research exists on the relationship between concussion severity and fun...
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Lower cognitive reserve is related to worse working memory performance in older adults after mTBI. An ERP study Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 SA Balart-Sánchez, M. Bittencourt, J van der Naalt, N.M. Maurits
Older adults (OA) after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) have a high risk of developing persistent post-injury cognitive impairments. Lower pre-morbid cognitive reserve (CR) is increasingly inves...
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A Look at Traumatic Brain Injury Community Programs in British Columbia: Barriers and facilitators of implementation Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Rebecca Tsow, Courtney Pollock, Swati Mehta, Alyssa Turcott, Ruthine Kang, Julia Schmidt
1) Characterize the delivery of programs that support acceptance and resiliency for people with brain injury in the healthcare sector; 2) Understand the barriers and facilitators in implementation ...
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Improvement of gait and balance function in chronic post-stroke patients induced by Lower Extremity – Constraint Induced Movement Therapy: a randomized controlled clinical trial Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Elaine Menezes-Oliveira, Gabriela da Silva Matuti, Clarissa Barros de Oliveira, Simone Ferreira de Freitas, Catia Miyuki Kawamura, José Augusto Fernandes Lopes, Jean Faber, Ricardo Mario Arida
To evaluate the effects of Lower Extremity – Constraint Induced Movement Therapy on gait function and balance in chronic hemiparetic patients.Randomized, controlled, single-blinded study. We recrui...
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Hyperosmolar therapies for neurological deterioration in mild and moderate traumatic brain injury: towards new research Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Claudia Niño, Darwin Cohen, José D. Guerra
The scoping review by Nicolò Marchesini and colleagues about the use of hyperosmolar therapies (HTs) in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) points out a significant gap in scientific literat...
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Community resource facilitation use by ethnic minority groups with traumatic brain injury in the Midwestern United States Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Kathy S. Chiou, Jessica Stump, Peggy Reisher, Lance Trexler
This study surveyed the use of community-based resource facilitation (RF) services by ethnic minority survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI) living in the Midwestern United States.Past records o...
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Improving post-concussion discharge education for families seeking emergency department care: intervention development Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Emily Kroshus, Mary Kathleen Steiner, Sara P.D. Chrisman, K. Casey Lion, Frederick Rivara, Sarah J. Lowry, Bonnie Strelitz, Eileen J. Klein
Pediatric emergency departments (ED) are where many families receive post-concussion medical care and thus an important context for helping parents build skills to support their child after dischar...
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Efficacy of restitutive interventions for oculomotor deficits in adults with mild traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-03 Melissa Biscardi, Zane Grossinger, Angela Colantonio, Mark Bayley, Tatyana Mollayeva
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) can cause persistent symptoms suggestive of oculomotor deficits. This research synthesized evidence on restitutive interventions for reducing oculomotor deficits ...
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Ghrelin ameliorates neuronal damage, oxidative stress, inflammatory parameters, and GFAP expression in traumatic brain injury Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-03 Ozlem Ergul Erkec, Eda Acikgoz, Zubeyir Huyut, Mehmet Edip Akyol, Enver Onat Ozyurt, Sıddık Keskin
This study investigated the effects of ghrelin on oxidative stress, working memory, inflammatory parameters, and neuron degeneration.TBI was produced with the weight-drop technique. Rats in the G+T...
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Crocetin protects mouse brain from apoptosis in traumatic brain injury model through activation of autophagy Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-03 Shan Chen, Xinghong Luo, Liu Yang, Liang Luo, Zhen Hu, Jianglan Wang
Autophagy is recognized as a promising therapeutic target for traumatic brain injury (TBI). Crocetin is an aglycone of crocin naturally occurring in saffron and has been found to alleviate brain in...
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PREFACE to what traditional neuropsychological assessment got wrong about mild traumatic brain injury. A four-part opinion review Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Erin D. Bigler
This Preface overviews a four-part opinion series on the role of tradtional neuropsychological tests in evaluating mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), juxtaposed to all of the progress that has occ...
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Modification of heart rate variability induced by focal muscle vibration in patients with severe acquired brain injury Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Costanza Pazzaglia, Cristina Cuccagna, Dario Mattia Gatto, Silvia Giovannini, Augusto Fusco, Letizia Castelli, Luca Padua
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a biomarker of autonomic nervous system (ANS) reaction in persons with severe acquired brain injury (sABI) who undergo a rehabilitation treatment, such as focal musc...
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Experımental Study: The Effect Of 20% Intralıpıd Emulsıon Therapy In Cerebral Ischemıc Reperfusıon Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Cem Şimşek, Dijan Tav Şimşek, Doğaç Niyazi Özüçelik, Engin Sümer, Ezgi Hacıhasanoğlu, Sezgin Sarıkaya
This experimental study was conducted to investigate the effect of 20% Intralipid Emulsion (ILE) treatment on Cerebral Ischemia Reperfusion Injury (CIRI) after reperfusion in acute ischemic stroke....
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Does cognitive learning potential measured with the dynamic Wisconsin Card Sorting Test predict rehabilitation outcome in elderly patients post-stroke? Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Martine Wilbers, Chantal Geusgens, Caroline M. van Heugten
To determine whether cognitive learning potential measured with the dynamic Wisconsin Card Sorting Test has added value in predicting rehabilitation outcome in elderly patients post-stroke after co...
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Non–pharmacological interventions for sleep disruptions and fatigue after traumatic brain injury: a scoping review Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Charles Gervais, Danny Hjeij, Laura Fernández-Puerta, Caroline Arbour
The aim of this study was to conduct a scoping review to determine the nature, variety, and volume of empirical evidence on nonpharmacological interventions for sleep disturbances with potential im...
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Co-existence of depression and post-concussion syndrome one month after mild traumatic brain injury Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Adam Biard, Prabakar Vaittinada Ayar, Alhassane Diallo, Maryame Gatineau-Sailliant, Clémence Lefevre, Mélanie Cogne, Philippe Azouvi, Thierry Faillot, Philippe Decq, Matthieu Faillot
Previous studies suggest an association between Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) and depression, both highly prevalent after mTBI.To assess the prevalence and risk-factors of depression among patient...
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Feasibility of overground exoskeleton gait training during inpatient rehabilitation after severe acquired brain injury Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-18 Jaime Gillespie, Molly Trammell, Christa Ochoa, Simon Driver, Librada Callender, Rosemary Dubiel, Chad Swank
To describe the safety, feasibility, and tolerability of overground exoskeleton gait training (OEGT) integrated into clinical practice for patients after severe acquired brain injury (ABI).Inpatien...
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Accelerated long-term forgetting in patients with acquired brain injury Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 M Studer, A.G Guggisberg, N Gyger, K Gutbrod, K Henke, D Heinemann
Recent research suggests that patients with neurological disorders without overt seizures may also experience accelerated long-term forgetting (ALF). This term describes unimpaired learning and mem...
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Long-term burden of informal caregiver 7-years after severe childhood traumatic brain injury in the traumatisme grave de l’Enfant (TGE) study Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Gregorio Sorrentino, Eléonore Bayen, Hugo Câmara-Costa, Leila Francillette, Hanna Toure, Anne Laurent-Vannier, Philippe Meyer, Georges Dellatolas, Mathilde Chevignard
To investigate reported burden by the Primary Family Caregiver (PFC) 7-years after severe pediatric traumatic brain injury in the TGE (Traumatisme Grave de l’Enfant) longitudinal study.Subjective b...
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Collegiate student-athletes concussion knowledge and attitudes: what a difference a decade Makes Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-18 Thomas A. Buckley, Scott W. Passalugo, Caitlin A. Gallo, Barry Bodt, Kelsey M. Evans, Barry A. Munkasy
The purpose of this study was to assess changes in concussion knowledge and attitudes amongst incoming intercollegiate student-athletes over the course of a decade (2010–2012 vs 2021–2023).There we...
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The influence of ADHD on recovery from sport concussion among collegiate athletes in the United States: LIMBIC MATARS consortium investigation Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Nyaz Didehbani, Patricia Kelshaw, Jessie Oldham, Thomas Bowman, Kate Higgins, Erica Beidler, Kristin Wilmoth, Verle Valentine, Thanye Munce, Michael Larson, Munro Cullum, David X Cifu, Jake Resch
The present study aimed to assess the potential influence of a diagnosis of ADHD on concussion recovery among collegiate athletes.Retrospective and cross-sectional.Data were extracted retrospective...
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Child and family health-related quality of life and participation outcomes and goals after acquired brain injury: a cross-sectional survey Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Rachel Keetley, Joseph C Manning, Jane Williams, Iain Stewart, Kathryn Radford
To explore longer-term health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and participation outcomes and goals of children and young people (CYP) with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and their families in a regi...
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Healthcare perceptions of persons with traumatic brain injuries across providers: shortcomings in the chronic phase of care Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Jerry K. Hoepner, Kathleen A. Dahl, Louise C. Keegan, Daniel N. Proud
This investigation sought to examine the perceptions of individuals with mild, moderate, and severe traumatic brain injury (TBIs) toward healthcare providers across rehabilitation contexts (acute, ...
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Lost in translation: the association of international status and native language on concussion in collegiate athletes in the United States Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Patricia M. Kelshaw, E. Beidler, M. Decker, T. G. Bowman, M. R. Pappadis, R. Robles, S. R. Walton, N. Didehbani, D. X. Cifu, J. E. Resch
The purpose of this study was to characterize the associations of international student status and native language on time (in days) with the date of injury to (i) diagnosis, (ii) symptom resolutio...
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Exploring the relationship between contraceptive medication use and concussion recovery in female collegiate athletes: a LIMBIC MATARS consortium investigation Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Heather C. Bouchard, Patricia M. Kelshaw, Thomas G. Bowman, Erica Beidler, Jacob E. Resch, David X. Cifu, Kate L. Higgins
While recovery from concussion is variable, women are more likely to report symptoms, experience worse outcomes, and have longer recovery trajectories following concussion than men. Preliminary dat...
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Concussion diagnosis and recovery in relation to collegiate athletic department classification: a LIMBIC MATARS consortium investigation Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Thayne A. Munce, Allison D. Peplowski, Thomas G. Bowman, Patricia M. Kelshaw, Thomas R. Campbell, Sean B. Ahonen, Verle D. Valentine, David X. Cifu, Jacob E. Resch
We investigated time to reach concussion diagnosis and recovery milestones in collegiate athletes relative to their schools’ National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) classification.We retros...
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mTBI evaluation, management, and referral to allied healthcare: practices of first-line healthcare professionals Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Tracey D. Wallace, Kelly Knollman-Porter, Jessica Brown, Amber Schwartz, April Hodge, Gregory Brown, Jennifer Beardslee, Russell K. Gore
To gain an understanding of current evaluation practices, post-injury recommendations, and referrals to allied healthcare professions (AHP) by first-line healthcare professionals (FHPs) providing c...
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Further recommendations of the International Paediatric Brain Injury Society (IPBIS) for the post-acute rehabilitation of children with acquired brain injury Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Mark A. Linden, Audrey McKinlay, Carol Hawley, Catherine Aaro-Jonsson, Ingela Kristiansen, Andreas Meyer-Heim, Linda Ewing-Cobbs, Beth Wicks, Miriam H. Beauchamp, Rajendra Prasad, the Board of Directors of the IPBIS
Paediatric acquired brain injury is a life-long condition which impacts on all facets of the individual’s lived experience. The existing evidence base continues to expand and new fields of enquiry ...
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Placing the keystone: the LIMBIC Military and Tactical Athlete Research Study Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 J. E. Resch, E Beidler, T. J. Bowman, T Kelshaw, M. J. Larson, T. A. Munce, J Oldham, S. R. Walton, D. X. Cifu
The LIMBIC Military and Tactical Athletic Research Study (MATARS) framework was established to confirm and extend understanding of concussion with initial studies driven by clinical data collected ...
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Physical activity and recovery following concussion in collegiate athletes: a LIMBIC MATARS Consortium Investigation Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 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
To investigate whether routine daily activities (RDA), non-prescribed exercise (Non-ERx), or prescribed exercise (ERx) were associated with recovery from sport-related concussion (SRC) in collegiat...
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Feasibility of a novel blended-care intervention for fatigue after acquired brain injury: a pilot study of the Tied by Tiredness intervention Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Ela Lazeron-Savu, Bert Lenaert, Jeanette Dijkstra, Rudolf Ponds, Caroline van Heugten
Evidence-based treatments for fatigue after brain injury are scarce and often not personalized. An approach to foster personalization is Experience Sampling Methodology (ESM), consisting of repeate...
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Academic adjustments and concussion recoveries in NCAA student-athletes: a LIMBIC MATARS investigation Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Tenesha C. Helm, Thomas G. Bowman, Patricia M. Kelshaw, Erica Beidler, David X. Cifu, Jacob E. Resch
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between academic adjustments and recovery from sport-related concussions (SRCs) in collegiate athletes.A retrospective medical chart review ...
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Contextual factors of financial capability and financial well-being for adults living with brain injury: a qualitative photovoice study Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Lisa Engel, Ibiyemi Arowolo, Roheema Ewesesan, Mohammad Nuruzzaman Khan, Jacquie Ripat, Carolina Bottari, Anne Hunt, Frédérique Poncet, Jane Karpa
To identify the contextual factors related to financial capability and financial well-being for adults living with acquired brain injury (ABI).We conducted a qualitative descriptive study using pho...
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Symptom resolution following a repeat concussion within the same athlete Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Alan R. Tang, Kristen L. Williams, Philip J. Davis, Alan Z. Grusky, Brian Q. Hou, Katherine S. Hajdu, Aaron M. Yengo-Kahn, Scott L. Zuckerman, Douglas P. Terry
Repeat sport-related concussion (SRC) is anecdotally associated with prolonged recovery. Few studies have examined repeat concussion within the same athlete. We sought to explore differences in sym...
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Improved rehabilitation efficiency after cranioplasty in patients with sunken skin flap syndrome: a case series Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Nicole Diaz-Segarra, Neil Jasey
Sunken Skin Flap Syndrome (SSFS) is an uncommon, delayed complication after craniectomy characterized by a functional plateau or decline with variable neurologic symptoms, improving after craniopla...
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Metacognitive accuracy predicts self-reported quality of life following traumatic brain injury Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Michael J. Walsh, Michael D. Dodd, Andrew P. Cwiek, Karen Hux, Kathy S. Chiou
Metacognition and quality of life (QoL) are both adversely affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI), but the relation between them is not fully understood. As such, the purpose of this study was to...
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Reliability and validation of the Japanese version of the coma recovery scale-revised (CRS-R) Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Takayuki Kitano, Joseph T. Giacino, Yelena Bodien, Abigail Waters, Daichi Hioki, Junko Shinya, Teiji Nakayama, Shohei Ohgi
This study aimed to verify the reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R).Subjects included 59 patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC) due to...
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Long-term repetitive transcranial direct current stimulation in patients with disorders of consciousness: a preliminary study Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Xiao Rong Cheng, Yi Bao Zhang, Deng Juan Sun, Xiao Yun Peng, Ying Cun Bao, Fang Zhang, Man Xia Wang
To investigate the effects of long-term repetitive transcranial direct current stimulation on patients with DOC in the subacute phase.In a randomized, double-blind, controlled study, 33 patients we...
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Building resilience among families supporting relatives with ABI in rural NSW: testing the feasibility of telephone delivery of Strength2Strength program Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Denise Young, Jerre Weaver, Lauren Christie, Michelle Genders, Grahame K Simpson
Strength2Strength (S2S) is a group psychoeducational program aiming to build resilience among families supporting relatives after traumatic injury.To test the feasibility, acceptability and outcome...
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Caregiver and family functioning after pediatric disorder of consciousness: telephone-based outcome assessment Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Emily A. Riggall, Beth S. Slomine, Stacy J. Suskauer, Allison Borda, Sarah Lahey, Natasha N. Ludwig
Examine initial feasibility/utility of a telephone-administered measure in describing impact of child health on caregiver/family functioning in patients with a history of a disorder of consciousnes...
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Early targeted heart rate exercise is safe and May hasten return-to-duty in service members with acute concussion, a preliminary study Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Mohammad Nadir Haider, Wesley R Cole, Barry S Willer, Karen McCulloch, Emily C Horn, Patrick E Bertz, Crystal Ramsey, John J Leddy
To evaluate the feasibility of an exercise tolerance assessment and intervention added to the Progressive Return to Activity Clinical Recommendations (PRA-CR) in acutely concussed service members (...
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Post-traumatic amnesia: a scoping review & content analysis of behavioral disturbances Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Victoria Tanna, Louise Parry, Naomi Brookes, Adrienne Epps, Suncica Lah
The aim of this scoping review was to identify behavioral disturbances exhibited by patients in post-traumatic amnesia (PTA). While behavioral disturbances are common in PTA, research into their pr...
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The effect of age on baseline neurocognitive performance Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Roshini Kalagara, Eugene I. Hrabarchuk, Theodore C. Hannah, Margaret H. Downes, Troy Li, Vikram Vasan, Adam Y. Li, Zerubabbel K. Asfaw, Addison Quinones, Lily McCarthy, Alexander J. Schupper, Alex Gometz, Mark R. Lovell, Tanvir F. Choudhri
Evaluate the independent effect of age on baseline neurocognitive performance.Baseline ImPACT scores from tests taken by 7454 athletes aged 12–22 from 2009 to 2019 were split into three age cohorts...
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Sodium aescinate ameliorates chronic neuropathic pain in male mice via suppressing JNK/p38-mediated microglia activation Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Wenqiang Xie, Jie Hou, Changke Li, Qiang Zhang
A study confirmed that sodium aescinate (SA) can effectively relieve bone cancer pain, but its role in neuropathic pain (NP) remains confused.Eighty male mice were randomly divided into four groups...
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Cognitive behavioral therapy for managing depressive and anxiety symptoms after brain injury: a meta-analysis Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Ujjoyinee Barua, Jessica Ahrens, Richard Shao, Heather McKenzie, Dalton Wolfe, Keith Sequeira, Robert Teasell, Eldon Loh, Swati Mehta
Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at increased risk of depression and anxiety, leading to impaired recovery. While cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) addresses anxiety and depressio...
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Virtual reality immerses you in your mind: the experience and stress-reduction benefits of VR mindfulness modules in persons with TBI Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Gillian Murray, Max Shmidheiser
This pilot study tested the feasibility and stress reduction effectiveness of a one-time virtual reality mindfulness module (VRMM) in individuals with mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI)....
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Peer mentoring for people with acquired brain injury – a systematic review Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Blanca De Dios Perez, Richard P.G. Morris, Kristelle Craven, Kate A Radford
Over 100 million people worldwide live with disabilities resulting from an acquired brain injury (ABI). ABI survivors experience cognitive and physical problems and require support to resume an act...
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Family members’ and friends’ reports after standard and intensive group treatment for social communication difficulties following acquired brain injury – a mixed method approach Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Silje Merethe Hansen Ingebretsen, Jan Stubberud, Melanie Kirmess
To examine family members/friends’ perception of change following standard and intensive group interactive structured treatment (GIST) for persons with social communication difficulties (SCDs).A pa...
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Exploring the lived experiences of family caregivers of patients with stroke in Africa: a scoping review of qualitative evidence Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Mawukoenya Theresa Sedzro, Laura Murray, Anna Garnett, Nouvet Nouvet, Keren Kankam, Peace Fiadzomor
The burden of stroke is immense in African countries, with post-stroke care usually becoming the responsibility of family. This review sought to determine the current breadth and depth of qualitati...
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‘Family first’ – feasibility and pilot outcomes of a community intervention for families of children in recovery following brain injury Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Chris McCusker, Catherine Quinn, Bridget Smyth, Meg Irwin, Mary-Elaine McCavert, Niamh Raleigh, Eunan McCrudden
Feasibility and pilot outcomes of a new community-based program for families of children with acquired brain injury (ABI) are presented. Interventions, delivered by home-visiting and teletherapy, w...
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Delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning: a case study Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Premysl Vlcek, Ivana Monkova, Zoran Nerandzic, Marcela Lippert-Grüner
Delayed 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-yea...
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Speech recovery after single-dose zolpidem in two minimally conscious patients with severe traumatic brain injuries: a case report Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Yi Zhou, Kathryn A. Altonji, Ashley Kakkanatt, Brian D. Greenwald
In rare cases, zolpidem administration has been found to paradoxically improve cognition in patients with brain injury in disorders of consciousness.Two minimally conscious plus (MCS+) patients at ...
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Timing of withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy in traumatic brain injury: exploring indicators of poor prognosis in adult and geriatric populations Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Jennifer Bath, Martin Barylak, Edward Kedda, Ellen Harvey, Tonja Locklear, Melissa Martinez, Bryan Collier, Justin Weppner
The lack of objective prognostication tools for severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes variability in the application of withdrawal of life-saving treatment (WLST). We aimed to determine whethe...
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MiR-221-5p regulates blood–brain barrier dysfunction through the angiopoietin-1/-2/Tie-2 signaling axis after subarachnoid hemorrhage Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Hua Gu, Xing-Ming Zhong, Yong Cai, Zhao-Hui Dong
To explore the potential role of microRNA miR-221-5p on the angiopoietin-1 (Ang-1)/Ang-2/Tie-2 signaling axis after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) in a rat model.Aspects of the rat’s behavior were m...
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Clinical characteristics of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo after traumatic brain injury Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Chang-Hee Kim, Hansol Kim, Taesik Jung, Dong-Han Lee, Jung Eun Shin
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the characteristics of brain injury and to assess the relationship between them and treatment outcomes in patients with traumatic benign paroxysmal posi...
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Quality of life after brain injury-overall scale, Japanese version: assessment of reliability and validity Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Megumi Suzuki, Yi-Jhen Wu, Kikuo Ota, Klaus R.H. von Wild, Mariko Naito, Akiko Maeda, Asuka Hirano, Masayuki Yamada, Eiichi Saitoh, Izumi Kondo, Marina Zeldovich, Nicole von Steinbüchel
This study analyzed the linguistic and psychometric validation of the Japanese version of the Quality of Life after Brain Injury-Overall Scale (QOLIBRI-OS) consisting of six items which cover sever...
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Racial and ethnic differences in the association between mild traumatic brain injury and work duty limitations in the US military Brain Inj. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Patrick Richard, Daniel Gedeon, Nilam Gibson
This study examined racial and ethnic differences in the association between mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and work duty limitations in active-duty service members (ADSMs).This study used retr...