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Cognitive impairment Traumatic brain injury
Cognition After Traumatic Brain Injury: Rethinking Recovery, Complexity, and Hope

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 13, 2025

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 13, 2025

Today, we’re delving into a topic that touches millions of lives but is still too …

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Traumatic brain injury
Exploring the Complex Impact of Repeated Head Trauma in Contact Sports: Beyond CTE

by Ioannis Mavroudis November 6, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis November 6, 2024

The connection between repeated head trauma and long-term health issues has gained significant attention in …

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Traumatic brain injury
The Role of the IMPACT Test in Concussion Screening and Treatment Planning

by Ioannis Mavroudis September 28, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis September 28, 2024

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), commonly referred to as a concussion, has been a growing …

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Traumatic brain injury
Distinguishing Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to TBI in DSM-5 from the Controversial Post-Concussion Syndrome

by Ioannis Mavroudis September 15, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis September 15, 2024

The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) includes criteria for Mild …

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Traumatic brain injury
Caffeine and Concussion Recovery: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Recommendations

by Ioannis Mavroudis September 9, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis September 9, 2024

Caffeine appears to have a complex relationship with concussion recovery and post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Based …

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Medical professionals Traumatic brain injury
Overview of Classification Systems and Diagnostic Criteria for Traumatic Brain Injury Syndromes

by Ioannis Mavroudis February 13, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis February 13, 2024

This article presents a comprehensive overview of the classification systems for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) …

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Unraveling the Mystery Personality Traits in PostConcussion syndrome

by Ioannis Mavroudis February 13, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis February 13, 2024

Join Dr. Mavroudis, a consultant neurologist, as we explore the fascinating changes in personality traits …

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Biomarkers Medical professionals Traumatic brain injury
Salivary biomarkers in Post-concussion syndrome

by Ioannis Mavroudis February 12, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis February 12, 2024

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), particularly mild TBIs, present a complex diagnostic challenge due to their …

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Co-production and validation of an online resource to support the diagnosis of migraine
Resource Development The development of the online resource aimed at aiding the diagnosis of migraine…
Regional disparities of antidementia drug treatment in Germany: what can we learn for the new generation of Alzheimer’s therapies
Antidementia Drug Treatment Patterns Antidementia medications are primarily designed to manage symptoms associated with cognitive…
Extended Reality Biofeedback for Functional Upper Limb Weakness: Mixed Methods Usability Evaluation
Extended Reality Biofeedback Techniques Extended Reality (XR) biofeedback represents a fusion of immersive technologies like…
Post-vagus nerve stimulation mood and cognitive burden in dual epileptic-functional seizure patients
Study Summary The study investigated the effects of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) on mood and…
Persisting Symptoms After Concussion and Functional Neurological Disorder: Points of Intersection
Symptomatology of Post-Concussion Syndrome Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) is characterized by a range of symptoms that…

Neurobehavioral disorders: efficacy of post-hospital specialty programs
CONCLUSION: Each group demonstrated reduced disability from admission to discharge, replicating prior research. This research provided evidence that post-hospital care provides behavioral improvement to neurologically impaired individuals.
Traumatic brain injury outcomes and mortality predictors in Eastern India: An observational study
CONCLUSIONS: Traumatic brain injury in Eastern India predominantly affects young males in road traffic accidents. While functional recovery appeared to improve between discharge and 6 months, severe injuries and specific radiological features may be associated with increased mortality. Burr-hole surgery and craniotomy may be linked to more favourable outcomes compared with craniectomy. Strengthening trauma systems […]
Epidemiology of injuries at the first transplant football world cup
CONCLUSIONS: Despite a moderate incidence of injury, the majority were minor and no transplant-related injuries were recorded. These findings support the safety and feasibility of recreational football in transplant recipients, reinforcing its role as a beneficial component of long-term health promotion.
Exploring Speech Biosignatures for Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurodegeneration: Pilot Machine Learning Study
CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the potential of speech features as biomarkers for neurodegenerative conditions. The PaTaKa test exhibited strong discriminative ability, especially for concussed versus neurodegenerative and concussed versus healthy tasks, whereas challenges remain for neurodegenerative versus healthy classification. These findings emphasize the need for further exploration of speech-based tools for differential diagnosis and early […]
Evaluation of rule changes affecting head contact in North American professional ice hockey using video review of head impact frequency and magnitude between 2003-04 and 2016-17 seasons
Ice hockey is a sport with a high incidence of concussion, but growing attention has been placed on the broader exposure to head impacts, regardless of clinical symptoms, due to their potential cumulative effects. While player education, protective equipment, and rule modifications have been introduced to reduce head impact risk, the effect of rule changes […]