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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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Behavioral, non-pharmacological intervention modalities to alleviate persistent headache attributable to traumatic brain injury: A systematic review of patient pain outcomes in the context of the mutual maintenance model
BackgroundPersistent post-traumatic headache (PPTH) is a disabling sequela of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Many individuals seek behavioral interventions to supplement pharmacological treatment. This systematic review describes behavioral interventions for treatment of PPTH and psychosocial factors related to outcomes in adults.MethodsA systematic search for behavioral interventions for adult patients who suffered headache attributable to mild TBI […]
The experiences and perspectives of participating in a nature integrative rehabilitation programme when suffering from post-concussion syndrome: responses, gains, and impact from using enriched nature environments as a rehabilitation setting and integrating nature as rehabilitation means
CONCLUSIONS: NIR supports individuals with PCS by enhancing emotional well-being, reducing symptoms, and providing coping strategies. Alongside social support, the flexibility of the activities, allowing individuals to engage according to their symptoms and capabilities, is critical for rehabilitative outcomes. Future research should explore long-term effects and refine intervention protocols for implementation in the healthcare system […]
Cost-effectiveness of Cerebrolysin as an add-on treatment for neurorecovery after traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide, with incidence and injury mechanisms varying by age group and region. Impairment of functional status, diagnoses of anxiety and depression are encountered post-TBI. Studies have shown that Cerebrolysin can have positive effects among TBI survivors. We conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) […]
Subjective cognitive functioning in adults hospitalized after traumatic brain injury: A four-year follow-up
CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that subjective cognitive functioning is poorer than normative values and fairly stable over four years after TBI, with a slight decrease between 4 and 24-36 months, and is similar between mild and moderate-severe TBI.
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Impairs Fear Extinction and Network Excitability in the Infralimbic Cortex
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and disability, with mild TBI (concussions) representing over 80% of cases. Although often considered benign, mild TBI is associated with persistent neuropsychiatric conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. A hallmark of these conditions is impaired fear extinction (FE), the process by which learned […]

chronic stress

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