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Pathophysiology Padmini Konidena Pathophysiology Padmini Konidena

Research provides insight into treating persisting post-concussion symptoms (PPSC), Long-Covid, and chronic fatigue syndrome

A BBC article explains how patients with persisting post-concussion symptoms (PPCS) and Long Covid exhibit similar symptoms, including fatigue, exercise intolerance, sleep disturbances, memory and concentration problems, light and sound sensitivity, and visual dysfunction, such as impairments in eye tracking.

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Pathophysiology Zoe Heart Pathophysiology Zoe Heart

Mouse model shows possibilities of reversing memory deficits after repeated mild head impacts

A study published in The Journal of Neuroscience found that in mice, memory loss after being subjected to a high frequency of mild head impacts was linked to a deficiency in synaptic plasticity rather than “a loss of neural infrastructure.” There is the possibility that “cognitive impairment caused by head impact” could be clinically reversed.

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Pathophysiology Amanda Cheney Zitting Pathophysiology Amanda Cheney Zitting

Blast exposure from firing heavy weapons potentially causing unrecognized brain injuries

Repeated blast exposure from firing heavy weaponry such as cannons, mortars, shoulder-fired rockets, and even large-caliber machine guns is causing long-term injury to the brains of our military service members. The New York Times reported on the military’s struggle to understand the life-changing mental and physical problems U.S. troops face as a result of blast exposure.

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Pathophysiology Padmini Konidena Pathophysiology Padmini Konidena

Neuroinflammation found in athletes with persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS)

A study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation found that athletes with PPCS due to sports-related concussions (SRC) have elevated levels of inflammation in the brain. Of 27 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers of inflammation tested for, eight were significantly higher in athletes with PPCS compared to healthy controls.

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Pathophysiology Sravya Valiveti Pathophysiology Sravya Valiveti

Hypertension associated with twice as long recovery, increased risk for persisting symptoms

New research from NYU Langone Health reveals that a diagnosis of hypertension in those who received concussion care was strongly linked to a longer concussion recovery period compared to those without hypertension. The data also showed that hypertension was related to an increased likelihood of a post-concussion syndrome diagnosis.

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