Tag Archives: mild traumatic brain injury
Defining the relationship between mild traumatic brain injury and postconcussion syndrome
It can be difficult to define mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Features such as age, sex, education, psychological history, or medical history can lead to differences in symptom reporting. The pathology of mTBI is unclear and can be different depending
When “having your bell rung” really means “mild TBI”: Terminology matters in sport-related brain injury
Concussion, mild traumatic brain injury, and mild head injury are diagnostic terms that have traditionally been interchangeable. Clinicians argue that each diagnosis carries a distinct set of features (especially between mTBI and concussion), but in the meantime, the exact terminology
The specific brain areas related to memory impairment in mTBI
Two main areas of the brain associated with memory are the medial temporal lobe, which houses the hippocampus and is thought to be responsible for consolidating new information into long-term memory, and the pre-frontal cortex, which has been found to
Depression has “additive effect” on mTBI symptoms
Symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury, such as sleep disorders, memory impairment or attention problems, can overlap symptoms of depression. In the forensic setting, the distinction between symptoms of mTBI and depression is a critical one, but diagnostic mistakes can
Visual tracking is a practical screening tool for mTBI
A common feature of mild traumatic brain injury is damage to the white matter tracts that connect one part of the brain to another, or diffuse axonal injury (DAI). DAI is difficult to see in the traditional CT or MRI
A clinical test to help decide whether to order a CT scan or not
S100B is a type of protein found in neurons, as well as other cells outside of the brain. Its role seems to depend on its concentration. Low levels of S100B are found in healthy brains, indicating a supportive role when
The role of the pediatrician in mTBI
Children who suffer from mild traumatic brain injury are often referred back to their primary pediatrician for follow-up care. A recent study found that 89% of pediatricians felt that they were the appropriate care provider for the follow-up of mTBI,
Recombinant human growth hormone replacement in mild TBI
Recent studies have shown that the pituitary gland is particularly susceptible to traumatic brain injury. Since the pituitary gland is responsible for hormone release, hormone deficiency is a common problem in brain injury survivors. Growth hormone deficiency is the most
Depression that occurs after mild traumatic brain injury
Although it is not completely understood why, cases of mild traumatic brain injury are more often associated with new-onset depression than those of moderate or severe traumatic brain injuries. Studies have shown that rates of depression prior to injury are
