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Psychiatric symptoms caused by multiple concussions may be due to the kynurenine pathway and structural changes in the brain in collegiate-aged athletes
A study investigated the link between concussion history, changes in limbic brain structure (the emotional processing system), and psychiatric symptoms, focusing on the kynurenine pathway (KP) as a potential mechanism. The KP is a metabolic pathway connected to inflammation, the immune system, and neurological conditions.
Altered brain connectivity in posttraumatic headache: insights into potential biomarkers and neuroplasticity
Research published in the Journal of Headache and Pain reveals altered connectivity between certain brain regions in patients with posttraumatic headache (PTH) following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
Study finds potential therapeutic target to combat mitochondrial dysfunction after TBI
The journal Neurochemistry International recently published a review that details the role of mitochondria in traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Study identifies drug that reverses “neuronal and cognitive effects” of concussion in mice
A study has identified a promising approach to treating cognitive deficits after a concussion, by inhibiting the integrated stress response.
Graded cervical (neck) manual therapy may reduce risk of persistent symptoms for patients with neck pain
A study found that post-concussion neck symptoms were prevalent in patients experiencing acute and chronic symptoms following a concussion. Graded cervical manual therapy was found to “reduce time to symptom resolution and medical clearance.”