Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
James Furness, Katherine McArthur, Debbie Remnant, Darcy Jorgensen, Catherine J. Bacon, Robert W. Moran, Wayne Hing, Mike Climstein
Summary: The survey conducted in New Zealand found that out of the approximately 315,000 surfers, one third of recreational surfers experienced a major traumatic injury in the previous 12 months. Competitive surfers and those capable of performing aerial maneuvers were at increased risk of injuries, with shoulder injuries having the longest duration. Competitive surfers were more likely to sustain neck, shoulder, lower back, and knee injuries compared to recreational surfers.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mubarak Algahtany, Steven McFaull, Ling Chen, Shudong Zhang, Olli Saarela, Feras Alqahtani, Michael D. Cusimano
Summary: The study found that the rate of traumatic spinal injury is increasing in Ontario due to shifts in demographics and etiology towards an older female population with falls as the primary mechanism of injury. Preventive measures must be established to address this shift.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Chung-Che Lu, Tee-Tau Eric Nyam, Chung-Han Ho, Jinn-Rung Kuo, Chung-Ching Chio, Jhi-Joung Wang, Che-Chuan Wang
Summary: This study found that moderate/severe TBI patients had a higher mortality rate and shorter time interval from TBI to death compared to mild TBI patients. There were no significant differences in cancer incidence and risk factors for mortality between mild and moderate/severe TBI patients. However, patients aged between 46 and 55 years, female patients, and patients with pre-existing renal disease had a significantly higher cancer incidence risk in moderate/severe TBI compared with mild TBI patients.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Markus Karlander, Johan Ljungqvist, Johan Zelano
Summary: The risk of post-traumatic epilepsy is considerable, with higher risks for focal cerebral injuries and diffuse cerebral injuries compared to mild TBI. The risk of epilepsy after any TBI was 4.0%, significantly higher than the control group's risk of 0.9%. Risk of epilepsy increased with severity of injury.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michael A. Sperl, Dmitry Esterov, Jeanine E. Ransom, Michelle M. Mielke, Julie E. Witkowski, Allen W. Brown
Summary: The long-term risk of stroke after traumatic brain injury (TBI) is relatively high in patients aged 40 years and older. Regular assessment of long-term vascular risk and implementation of disease prevention strategies are needed for TBI patients.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jussi P. Posti, Ville Kyto, Jussi O. T. Sipila, Paivi Rautava, Teemu M. Luoto
Summary: TBI-related hospital admissions and mortality were more common on public holidays, weekends, and in summer months in Finland. People who sustained TBIs on these days were on average younger and healthier. The occurrence of TBIs on public holidays and weekends is increasing at an alarming rate.
Article
Surgery
Jiabin Shen, Junxin Shi, Jennifer Cooper, Cheng Chen, H. Gerry Taylor, Henry Xiang
Summary: This study analyzed the incidence, medical care seeking behaviors, and expenditures related to pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) using nationally representative data in the United States. The results showed that race/ethnicity was a significant factor associated with both medical care seeking behavior and total expenditures.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jared A. Rifkin, Taotao Wu, Adam C. Rayfield, Erin D. Anderson, Matthew B. Panzer, David F. Meaney
Summary: Research on data from the Human Connectome Project (HCP) reveals similar brain architecture groups in both men and women, with some architectures being more vulnerable to traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Reidar P. Lystad
Summary: This study investigated the claims for sport-related concussion and traumatic brain injury in New Zealand during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed a significant reduction in claim rates compared to the forecasted values, with 30% and 10% lower rates in 2020 and 2021, respectively, resulting in an estimated 2410 fewer claims during the two-year period. These findings emphasize the importance of considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in future epidemiological studies on sport-related concussion and traumatic brain injury.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Eka Burkadze, Ketevan Axobadze, Nino Chkhaberidze, Nino Chikhladze, Madalina Adina Coman, Diana Dulf, Corinne Peek-Asa
Summary: This study conducted an observational study on TBI patients in two major trauma hospitals in Georgia, revealing falls and being struck by objects as the main causes of TBI, with the majority of cases being mild TBI. Severe TBI was associated with a higher mortality rate.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE POLICY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mei-Hui Chen, Yueh-Feng Sung, Wu-Chien Chien, Chi-Hsiang Chung, Jeng-Wen Chen
Summary: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to long-term disabilities, one of which is headaches. While there is a known association between TBI and subsequent migraine, the specific link and the effects of treatment are not well understood. This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from Taiwan's Health Insurance Database and found that patients with TBI had a higher risk of developing migraine compared to non-TBI patients. Additionally, major trauma was associated with a higher migraine risk than minor trauma, but treatment did not significantly affect the risk of migraine.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Anesthesiology
M. D. Wiles
Summary: Traumatic brain injury has significant physical, psychosocial and economic consequences. Recent studies have shown that tranexamic acid can reduce mortality, therapeutic hypothermia does not improve neurological outcomes, levetiracetam is as effective as phenytoin for seizure management, and early tracheostomy can reduce complications and hospital stay. Further research is needed to determine the optimal care and interventions.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Samantha Schimmel, Bassel El Sayed, Gavin Lockard, Jonah Gordon, Isabella Young, Francesco D'Egidio, Jea Young Lee, Thomas Rodriguez, Cesar V. Borlongan
Summary: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to altered brain functions and is a major public health concern. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has shown promising therapeutic potential in TBI by increasing brain oxygenation levels and reducing inflammation and secondary injury. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of HBOT on TBI are still not fully understood.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Michael C. Scott, Karthik S. Prabhakara, Andrew J. Walters, Scott D. Olson, Charles S. Cox
Summary: In a rodent model of traumatic brain injury, sex-based differences in pathology and neuroinflammation are limited, and only noted in one specific analysis of BBB permeability.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Anneliese Synnot, Russell L. Gruen, David Menon, Ewout W. Steyerberg, Andras Buki, Wilco C. Peul, Julian H. Elliott, Andrew Maas
Summary: LSRs are online summaries of health care research that are updated as new research becomes available, part of the CENTER-TBI project. By maintaining an international TBI knowledge community and providing up-to-date high quality LSRs, efforts are made to bridge the disconnect between evidence, guidelines, and practice in TBI.
JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Caroline M. Stretton, Suzie Mudge, Nicola M. Kayes, Kathryn M. McPherson
Summary: Understanding the personal experiences of stroke survivors in real-world walking is crucial for tailoring interventions to meet their specific needs. This study found that real-world walking provided opportunities for freedom, progress, and hope for recovery, but also presented challenges and negative emotions. Stroke survivors used everyday routines, planning skills, and confidence-building experiences to overcome obstacles and achieve their walking goals. They also relied on social resources and connections. Successful progress in real-world walking enhanced confidence, hope, and psychological well-being.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rita Krishnamurthi, Ann George, Alexander Merkin, Rohit Bhattacharjee, Valery L. Feigin
Summary: By critically appraising stroke data and current prevention strategies, this article emphasizes the urgent need for new primary stroke and cardiovascular disease prevention strategies to combat the rising global stroke burden. The advantages and disadvantages of population-wide and high-risk CVD prevention strategies, as well as the use of mobile technologies for individual and population-level prevention, are discussed. The importance of combining population-wide and high-risk CVD strategies with lifestyle and behavioral risk factor management is emphasized.
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Suzanne Barker-Collo, Rita Krishnamurthi, Takayoshi Ikeda, Braden Teao, Geoff Green, Yogini Ratnasabapathy, Sulekha DeSilva, Valery Feigin, Kelly Jones
Summary: The study aims to determine if educational cognitive behavioral therapy fatigue management group can reduce subjective fatigue in adults post-stroke.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Braden Te Ao, Matire Harwood, Vivian Fu, Mark Weatherall, Kathryn McPherson, William J. Taylor, Anna McRae, Tom Thomson, John Gommans, Geoff Green, Annemarei Ranta, Carl Hanger, Judith Riley, Harry McNaughton
Summary: The study conducted an economic analysis of a rehabilitation intervention after stroke and found that the Take Charge intervention was cost-effective and potentially cost saving, demonstrating its value in terms of both effectiveness and efficiency.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Wendy Wrapson, Marlies Dorrestein, Jill Wrapson, Alice Theadom, Nicola Kayes, Deborah Snell, Sandy Rutherford, Maree Roche, Duncan R. Babbage, Richard J. Siegert
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of providing mindfulness training to stroke survivors to reduce depression and anxiety. Results showed that most participants found MT beneficial in reducing stress and providing additional skills to cope with daily life.
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Susan Mahon, James Webb, Deborah Snell, Alice Theadom
Summary: Using videoconferencing for cognitive assessment is feasible, reliable, and well-received, with high participant satisfaction and compliance observed.
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Valery L. Feigin, Michael Brainin, Bo Norrving, Sheila Martins, Ralph L. Sacco, Werner Hacke, Marc Fisher, Jeyaraj Pandian, Patrice Lindsay
Summary: Stroke is the second-leading cause of death and the third-leading cause of death and disability worldwide. It imposes a significant economic burden, particularly in lower-income and lower-middle-income countries. The provided information serves as an updated resource for communication with stakeholders.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Valery L. Feigin, Mayowa Owolabi, Graeme J. Hankey, Jeyaraj Pandian, Sheila C. Martins
Summary: The global burden of stroke continues to increase, especially in developing countries. Effective measures at the individual level, including digital solutions, are necessary to halt and reverse this burden. This systematic review explores the current knowledge, challenges, and opportunities of digital health in primordial and primary stroke prevention.
Article
Rehabilitation
Josh W. Faulkner, Deborah L. Snell, Alice Theadom, Susan Mahon, Suzanne Barker-Collo
Summary: This study investigated the predictive role of psychological flexibility on long-term outcomes of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The results showed that psychological flexibility was significantly related to psychological distress and post-concussion symptoms at 6 months post injury. Furthermore, psychological flexibility mediated the relationship between psychological distress and functional disability at 6 months.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Seana L. Gall, Valery Feigin, Amanda G. Thrift, Timothy J. Kleinig, Dominique A. Cadilhac, Derrick A. Bennett, Mark R. Nelson, Tara Purvis, Shabnam Jalili-Moghaddam, Gemma Kitsos, Rita Krishnamurthi
Summary: This study aims to reduce stroke risk through a personalized mobile app. The study will compare the difference in modifiable cardiovascular risk scores between a group using the app and a group receiving usual care, and assess various secondary outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Tharshanah Thayabaranathan, Joosup Kim, Dominique A. Cadilhac, Amanda G. Thrift, Geoffrey A. Donnan, George Howard, Virginia J. Howard, Peter M. Rothwell, Valery Feigin, Bo Norrving, Mayowa Owolabi, Jeyaraj Pandian, Liping Liu, Muideen T. Olaiya
Summary: This article aims to provide updates on stroke incidence, case-fatality, and mortality rates, as well as identify national stroke clinical registries worldwide. The study reveals disparities and burden in low- and middle-income countries, and limited information from newly identified registries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Deborah L. Snell, Josh W. Faulkner, Jonathan A. Williman, Noah D. Silverberg, Alice Theadom, Lois J. Surgenor, Jonathan Hackney, Richard J. Siegert
Summary: In this study, we investigated the association between fear avoidance and return to work-related activity (RTW) 6-9 months after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The results showed that pervasive and persistent avoidance of symptom triggers were associated with lower rates of RTW. Further research is needed to understand the transition points of fear avoidance behaviors during the recovery process after mTBI.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Alice Theadom, Tracey Mitchell, Elizabeth du Preez
Summary: Interventions involving cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness were conducted in prison to help adult men with a history of brain injury. Participants reported improved self-understanding and acceptance of their difficulties, as well as learning new ways of responding to life situations. Suggestions for improvement included increased breaks, a focus on wider implications of brain injury, and a follow-up session.
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY & PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Valery L. Feigin, Rita Krishnamurthi, Oleg Medvedev, Alexander Merkin, Balakrishnan Nair, Michael Kravchenko, Shabnam Jalili-Moghaddam, Suzanne Barker-Collo, Yogini Ratnasabapathy, Luke Skinner, Mayowa Owolabi, Bo Norrving, Perminder S. Sachdev, Bruce Arroll, Michael Brainin, Amanda Thrift, Graeme J. Hankey
Summary: The PreventS-MD web app showed high usability, feasibility, and satisfaction among healthcare professionals (HCPs) and individuals at risk of stroke/CVD. Patients at risk of stroke/CVD also demonstrated strong confidence and motivation in following and adhering to the preventive recommendations generated by PreventS-MD.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
V Feigin, R. Krishnamurthi, O. Medvedev, A. Merkin, B. Nair, M. Kravchenko, S. Jalili-Moghaddam, S. Barker-Collo, Y. Ratnasabapathy, L. Skinner, M. Owolabi, B. Norrving, P. Sachdev, B. Arroll, M. Brainin, A. Thrift, G. Hankey
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2022)
