Even a years-old mild concussion can have long-lasting effects on brain function and behavior in otherwise healthy people. The study adds to a growing understanding of traumatic brain injury and is relevant to the evolving legal landscape around brain injuries in sports.

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Doctors are worried a combat sport called slap fighting, watched by millions and gaining in popularity, may be causing brain damage. A new study found that more than half of the participants had visible signs of concussion. Many had signs of impaired movement following a hit or had a vacant stare.

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Nasal Spray Shows Preclinical Promise for Treating Traumatic Brain Injury

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Research found athletes who returned to play after concussion had significantly reduced blood flow in the brain in the fronto-insular cortex, a part of the brain that helps control thinking and memory, emotion and social behavior.

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A severed brain reveals the power to reroute communication 🧠🔄 | Researchers discovered that a tiny fraction of remaining nerve fibers is sufficient to sustain near-normal levels of integrated brain function and suggests an immense potential for reorganization after injury.

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E-Bike and Scooter Crashes Are Leading to More Brain Injuries. Research found that one-third of patients suffered traumatic brain injury, more than two-thirds required hospital admission, and roughly 30 percent needed intensive care.

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🧠 A bladder infection following a moderate brain injury can significantly worsen cognitive problems in mice, according to new research.

🦠 Studies show UTIs are common in TBI patients (15% within a year) and can lead to delirium-like symptoms, contributing to hospital readmissions.

🔬 The research, published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, is the first to explore neuroimmune and cognitive effects of post-brain injury UTIs in an animal model.

💡 Findings suggest UTIs alter brain immune cells and exaggerate cognitive impairments, highlighting the need to consider these common infections in TBI recovery.

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