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Dementia
Objective assessments for walking aid prescription in balance impairment and falls risk: a scoping review of current evidence

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

Study Overview This scoping review aims to systematically evaluate the existing literature regarding objective assessments …

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Movement Disorders
Performing the HINTS-exam using a mixed-reality head-mounted display in patients with acute vestibular syndrome: a feasibility study

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

Study Overview The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of administering the HINTS (Head Impulse, …

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Headaches
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy: A Case Report

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

Clinical Presentation Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA) typically presents in older adults, often over the age …

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Stroke
Effect of COMT Val158Met Polymorphism on Stroke Functional Outcome and Recovery

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

Study Overview The investigation into the impact of the COMT Val158Met polymorphism on stroke functional …

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Traumatic brain injury
Elevation of C-reactive protein and homocysteine levels as reliable biomarkers for assessing injury severity and prognosis in traumatic brain injury

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

Biomarkers in Traumatic Brain Injury Biomarkers are measurable indicators in the body that can reflect …

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Traumatic brain injury
The relationship between vestibulo-ocular function and sports injuries in adolescent rugby union players

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

Study Overview This research investigates the linkage between vestibulo-ocular function, which encompasses how well the …

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Traumatic brain injury
Supplement and nutraceutical therapy in traumatic brain injury

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

Therapeutic Strategies In managing traumatic brain injury (TBI), various therapeutic strategies have emerged, focusing on …

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Traumatic brain injury
A Qualitative Study of Collegiate Student-Athlete Experiences of Recovery After Concussion

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

Study Overview The research aimed to explore the diverse experiences of collegiate student-athletes in their …

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Traumatic brain injury
Assessing the capability of the corneal blink reflex to display neurological changes following subconcussive head impacts

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

Study Overview In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on understanding the impact …

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Functional neurological disorders
Recognising and managing functional neurological disorder in the acute healthcare setting

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

by myneuronews May 29, 2025

Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) represents a fascinating convergence of neurology and …

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Impact of knowledge and attitude on inappropriate post-concussion behaviors in competitive cyclists
CONCLUSIONS: An association was found between concussion knowledge and return to competition without a period of rest post-injury, as well as between attitude toward concussion and return to competition with symptoms. Therefore, these findings can contribute to concussion education among cyclists.
Living in the Shadows: My Personal Perspective With Mental Health After a Concussion
CONCLUSION: This narrative highlights the anxiety and depressive symptoms experienced after concussion. By incorporating mental health nurses within concussion care, mental health issues can be addressed in a timely and approriate manner.
Knockout of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 gene expression improves depressive and anxiety-like phenotypes in a murine model of mild traumatic brain injury
CONCLUSION: IDO deficiency prevented mTBI-induced anxiety- and depressive-like behaviors and altered neurotrophic factor levels regionally. These findings implicate IDO in post-mTBI behavioral and neurotrophic responses, warranting further study of kynurenine pathway metabolites and downstream signaling to clarify the mechanism underlying the role of IDO in mTBI outcomes.
Interpreting Change in Sport Concussion Assessment Tool-5th Edition (SCAT5) Scores in National Rugby League Women's Premiership Players
CONCLUSION: SCAT5 scores had low to moderate test-retest reliability across a one-year period. Reliable change scores for the SCAT5 were developed in this study for use with professional women rugby league players. When evaluating post-injury SCAT5 scores, it can be helpful to consider both what the score means compared to normative reference values and compared […]
An update on paediatric traumatic brain injury in the emergency department: a narrative review
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects an estimated 330,000 to 500,000 children annually in England and Wales and represents a significant burden on healthcare systems. Presentations range from mild to severe, and each case presents unique challenges to the Emergency Department (ED) clinicians. Most paediatric TBIs are mild, and several validated clinical decision rules (CDRs) such […]