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June 2024

Traumatic brain injury
Understanding “Internal Fake News”: The Link Between Concussion, Sensory Alterations, and Emotional Health

by Ioannis Mavroudis June 29, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis June 29, 2024

Concussions and post-concussion symptoms significantly impact the brain’s ability to process and integrate sensory information, …

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Traumatic brain injury
Differentiating Between Concussion, Psychological Symptoms, and Malingering Using the ImPACT Test

by Ioannis Mavroudis June 25, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis June 25, 2024

The Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) is a vital tool in the assessment …

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Biomarkers Traumatic brain injury
Blood biomarkers in mTBI

by Ioannis Mavroudis June 22, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis June 22, 2024

Several studies have demonstrated that elevated levels of S100B, GFAP, UCH-L1, and NFL correlate with …

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A Case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome Possibly Associated With COVID-19 Infection
Case Presentation A 65-year-old male patient presented with a series of neurological symptoms that began…
Gastrocnemius activation deficits and running biomechanics after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: the missing link?
Gastrocnemius Activation in ACL Rehabilitation The gastrocnemius muscle, a prominent calf muscle, plays a crucial…
Efficacy and Safety of Combined Catheter Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Closure in Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Efficacy of Combined Interventions The investigation into the combined approach of catheter ablation and left…
Clinical Management and Outcomes of Dengue Fever and Enteric Fever
Clinical Characteristics of Dengue and Enteric Fever Dengue fever and enteric fever are two distinct…
Intranasal Midazolam Prior to Enema for Management of Constipation in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Background and Rationale Constipation is a prevalent condition among children, often leading to discomfort and…

Neurodegenerative Disease and Association Football (NDAF): Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
There is increasing concern that head injuries in Association Football (or soccer) may lead to adverse health outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine whether head impacts or injuries are associated with an increased risk of neurodegenerative disease. We performed a systematic search using PubMed, Embase, and Ovid (up to April 2025). Studies […]
Longitudinal analysis of pain-induced brain activations in post-traumatic headache
BackgroundHeadache is a common symptom following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Post-traumatic headache (PTH), a secondary headache disorder that develops after mTBI, often persists for months or years. To identify potential recovery mechanisms and prognostic biomarkers, the present study investigated whether longitudinal changes in pain-induced brain activation differ between healthy controls (HC) and PTH participants […]
Visual Dysfunctions in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Focus on Accommodative System Impairments
Background: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a prevalent neurological condition that results in various physical, emotional, and cognitive impairments. The most common are visual impairments, which affect vision's perceptual, motor, and sensory aspects. Objective: This paper analyzes the pathophysiology of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and its effects on visual and oculomotor functions, focusing […]
Effectiveness of Psychotherapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Subjects Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries After Motor Vehicle Accidents
Background and Objectives: PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI) frequently co-occur in survivors of combat exposure, blasts, assaults, or motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), yet the impact of TBI on the psychotherapy outcomes for PTSD, especially in civilians, remains underexplored and frequently underestimated. Methods: This study focused on analysis of the effectiveness of psychotherapies (trauma-focused: prolonged […]
Prognostic Value of Blood-Based Protein Biomarkers in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Living Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Circulating biomarkers might improve the prediction of outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) beyond current approaches. Robust and up-to-date evidence is required to support their clinical utility and integration into medical practice to guide decision-making. Our objective was to critically appraise the existing evidence for six core blood-based TBI biomarkers (S100 calcium-binding protein […]

June 2024

Understanding “Internal Fake News”: The Link Between Concussion, Sensory Alterations, and Emotional Health

Differentiating Between Concussion, Psychological Symptoms, and Malingering Using the ImPACT Test

Blood biomarkers in mTBI