Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jacqueline B. B. Mehr, Esther R. R. Bennett, Julianne L. L. Price, Nicola L. L. de Souza, Jennifer F. F. Buckman, Elisabeth A. A. Wilde, David F. F. Tate, Amy D. D. Marshall, Kristen Dams-O'Connor, Carrie Esopenko
Summary: Exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) has negative impacts on overall health, including mental and physical health consequences. Substance misuse and brain injury are common among IPV-exposed women (IPV-EW), and they are at-risk for transitioning from substance misuse to substance use disorder (SUD). Understanding the interaction between these factors and their impact on the health outcomes and quality of life of IPV-EW is crucial.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Kaitlin M. Best, Marissa M. Mojena, Gordon A. Barr, Heath D. Schmidt, Akiva S. Cohen
Summary: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with chronic pain and substance use disorder (SUD), but the mechanisms underlying these conditions are not well understood. Dynorphin and its receptor KOR play important roles in chronic pain and SUD. This review highlights the potential involvement of dynorphin in long-term sequelae after TBI and identifies similarities between the pathophysiology of chronic pain, SUD, and TBI.
JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Omaima Al Alyani, Faris Al-Farsi, Tariq Al-Saadi
Summary: Opioid use disorder among individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a global concern. This systematic review found that opioid use in TBI patients is associated with the severity of the injury and suggests the need for stronger regulation and alternative pain management strategies.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Eric Xie, Michael Pellegrini, Zhibin Chen, Laura Jolliff, Maria Crotty, Julie Ratcliffe, Jacqui Morarty, Terence J. O'Brien, Natasha A. Lannin
Summary: This study aimed to determine the potential benefit of rehabilitation and the influence of substance use on outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). It found that a history of substance use was associated with lower reported quality of life at 12 months post-TBI.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
William Torregrossa, Loredana Raciti, Carmela Rifici, Giuseppina Rizzo, Gianfranco Raciti, Carmela Casella, Antonino Naro, Rocco Salvatore Calabro
Summary: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to changes in brain structure or function caused by an external force. Adults with moderate to severe TBI often experience long-lasting neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric disorders. Changes in behavior following TBI have a prevalence rate of 25-88%, and cognitive behavioral and emotional deficits typically occur within the first six months. Identifying risk factors for poor outcome is crucial in reducing sequelae.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Chi Qin Lai, Haidi Ibrahim, Aini Ismafairus Abd Hamid, Jafri Malin Abdullah
Summary: This paper proposes a screening approach for fraud detection and classification of brain injury in insurance and healthcare claims. By using EEG recordings and LSTM network, the proposed method demonstrates high accuracy in categorizing different levels of brain injuries.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Dana Hunt, Leigh Fischer, Kaitlin Sheedy, Samantha Karon
Summary: This study evaluated the implementation and outcomes of a multisite initiative to identify and intervene in adolescent substance use across various settings. The findings suggest the feasibility of implementing SBIRT (screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment) in different settings, but also identified challenges.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Georgina Perez Garcia, Gissel M. Perez, Rita De Gasperi, Miguel A. Gama Sosa, Alena Otero-Pagan, Dylan Pryor, Rania Abutarboush, Usmah Kawoos, Patrick R. Hof, David G. Cook, Sam Gandy, Stephen T. Ahlers, Gregory A. Elder
Summary: The study reveals that rats exposed to blast injury exhibit persistent cognitive and trauma-related behavioral traits, which may gradually appear and persist for months after the injury.
JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Hakan Ashina, David W. Dodick
Summary: This review discusses the pharmacologic management of post-traumatic headache and the potential therapeutic benefits of targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide signaling. It suggests using a phenotype-guided approach for treatment based on the primary headache phenotype that the clinical features resemble the most. Additionally, advancements are being made in identifying cellular and molecular drivers of headache persistence.
CURRENT NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniela Cortazar Duarte, Jimena Cortazaar Duarte, Alvaro Alexander Ocampo Gonzalez, Javier Ferney Castillo Garcia
Summary: This review explores the association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and psychiatric disorders. The most prevalent psychiatric disorder after TBI is depression, while the findings regarding posttraumatic stress disorder are controversial. Psychotic syndromes have a relatively low prevalence since it is difficult to determine if they are a direct consequence of TBI. Cognitive impairments were found in individuals with TBI.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kelly Sarmiento, Dana Waltzman, Jill Daugherty, Catherine A. Okoro, Scott Proescholdbell
Summary: Compared to nonveterans, individuals with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) who are veterans are more likely to experience current disabilities. This study conducted in North Carolina found that veterans with a lifetime history of TBI had a higher risk of reporting a current disability, with mobility, cognitive, and hearing disabilities being the most common. Further studies are needed to develop interventions for this population.
JOURNAL OF HEAD TRAUMA REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Johann Zwirner, Sven Anders, Simone Bohnert, Ralph Burkhardt, Ugo Da Broi, Niels Hammer, Dirk Pohlers, Rexson Tse, Enjamin Ondruschka
Summary: The study suggests that using creatine kinase (CK) immunoassays in postmortem cerebrospinal fluid can serve as an adjunct quantitative test aid in diagnosing acute TBI-related fatalities. TBI cases showed a significant increase in CK and CK-MB, with moderate to high diagnostic accuracy.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Justin T. Mcdaniel, Ryan Redner, Wasantha Jayawardene, Jolie Haun, John Clapp, Dunren Che, Karen Renzaglia, Dania Abou-Jabal
Summary: A national survey of US veterans found that the severity of moral injury was associated with higher substance use and suicidal behavior, with a stronger effect in veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
JOURNAL OF RELIGION & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Jennifer Estrella, Bonnie Kirsh, Pia Kontos, Alisa Grigorovich, Angela Colantonio, Vincy Chan, Emily Joan Nalder
Summary: This study examines critical characteristics of housing and housing support for individuals with traumatic brain injury and mental health/substance use challenges who are experiencing homelessness. Themes include overcoming structural barriers and enabling engagement in meaningful activities and social connections.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Alyssia Wilson, Kristina Gicas, Magdalena Wojtowicz
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) history, mental health, and sex with single and polysubstance use among university athletes. The study found that university athletes who have experienced mTBI are more likely to engage in single or polysubstance use, and those who experience anxiety are more likely to engage in polysubstance use.
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE
(2023)
