Review
Rehabilitation
Frances Cochrane, Samantha Siyambalapitiya, Petrea Cornwell
Summary: This study explores the management approaches of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults with acquired communication disorder (ACD) after stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI). The results indicate that SLPs commonly use informal approaches to assess ACD, along with formal assessment tools. ACD diagnosis is more common in stroke patients than TBI patients. However, SLPs rarely document cultural or linguistic adaptations to assessment or interventions.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Anna Badner, Brian J. Cummings
Summary: This article provides an overview of the response of central nervous system progenitor pools to traumatic brain injury and their potential effects on recovery and pathophysiology. It discusses the need for a better understanding of the diverse progenitor populations in the adult brain and their specific reactions to trauma in order to tailor treatments for optimal outcomes. The article also highlights the importance of characterizing precursor spatial localization, transcriptional profile, morphology, and functional synaptic integration for meaningful outcome assessment.
NEURAL REGENERATION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hao Wu, Xin Geng, Chenan Liu, Augustine K. K. Ballah, Feixiang Li, Tangrui Han, Shuai Gao, Chunhong Wang, Hongming Ji, Xiaoqi Nie, Gang Cheng, Xiangyu Wang, Rui Cheng, Yonghong Wang
Summary: Folic acid treatment significantly reduces the risk of HAP in TBI patients and has a positive effect on delaying the progression of HAP.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Charalampos Konstantinidis, Eleni Moumtzi, Archodia Nicolia, Charalampos Thomas
Summary: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often leads to spasticity, with neurogenic detrusor overactivity as a common complication. Our study investigated the effects of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pump implantation on bladder function in TBI patients with spasticity. The results showed improved bladder function, with decreased incontinence and micturition episodes, and increased bladder capacity and reflex volume seen in urodynamic parameters. Further prospective studies are needed to fully understand the impact of ITB on bladder function.
Article
Neurosciences
Yael Benn, Mark Jayes, Martin Casassus, Marney Williams, Colin Jenkinson, Ellen McGowan, Paul Conroy
Summary: This qualitative study focuses on Acalculia and identifies three main themes: awareness and diagnosis, emotional and practical impact, and support, coping strategies and self-training. The results highlight the lack of awareness and treatment for Acalculia, which significantly impacts the lives and independence of individuals.
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Rishabh Sharma, Akram Zamani, Larissa K. Dill, Mujun Sun, Erskine Chu, Marcus J. Robinson, Terence J. O'Brien, Sandy R. Shultz, Bridgette D. Semple
Summary: The study revealed that TBI patients exhibit widespread physiological symptoms after infection, but these symptoms do not synergize with prior TBI. This finding provides new insights into the potential impact of this "two-hit insult" to the injured pediatric brain.
JOURNAL OF NEUROINFLAMMATION
(2021)
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Adam Safwat, Adel Helmy, Arun Gupta
Summary: This review examines the role of substance P and its receptor neurokinin-1 in neuroinflammation following traumatic brain injury. It explores the evidence for neurokinin-1 receptor antagonism as a therapeutic approach to reduce deleterious effects and improve clinical outcomes. Substance P expression increases after traumatic brain injury and its binding to the neurokinin-1 receptor leads to neurogenic inflammation, causing increased intracranial pressure. Animal models have shown that neurokinin-1 receptor antagonism can reduce brain edema and intracranial pressure. This review summarizes the scientific and clinical rationale for substance P antagonism as a promising therapy for human TBI.
JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Liam Goldman, Ehraz Mehmood Siddiqui, Andleeb Khan, Sadaf Jahan, Muneeb U. Rehman, Sidharth Mehan, Rajat Sharma, Stepan Budkin, Shashi Nandar Kumar, Ankita Sahu, Manish Kumar, Kumar Vaibhav
Summary: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) refers to any type of brain injury that occurs after birth and is not caused by congenital disorders, degenerative diseases, or brain trauma at birth. Despite the protection provided by layers of tissue and bone, the brain remains vulnerable to harm and impairment. ABI can lead to changes in the normal activity and structure of neuronal tissue in one or multiple areas of the brain, thereby affecting normal brain functions. The duration of impairment varies depending on the severity of the injury, and patients may face difficulties reintegrating into the community due to potential psychological and physiological outcomes.
Review
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Zali Hall, Elise Elbourn, Leanne Togher, Marcella Carragher
Summary: Interventions targeting co-constructed communication can help adults with acquired brain injury rebuild their daily communication abilities. However, there is a lack of standardized interventions in this area. This review highlights the types and effects of co-constructed communication interventions and emphasizes the need for further high-quality research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Elizabeth Armstrong, Juli Coffin, Deborah Hersh, Judith M. Katzenellenbogen, Sandra C. Thompson, Natalie Ciccone, Leon Flicker, Deborah Woods, Colleen Haywar, Catelyn Dowell, Meaghan McAllister
Summary: This study aimed to explore the experiences of Aboriginal Australian adults with acquired communication disorders (ACDs) after brain injury, identifying themes related to communication, health and social contexts, recovery, support, cultural identity, knowledge and beliefs about brain injury, and family involvement. Healthcare staff need to appreciate the health and social contexts of Aboriginal people after brain injury to improve communication and provide accessible rehabilitation services. Ongoing support and cultural security are essential, with family involvement and access to relevant Aboriginal languages and ancestral lands being central to recovery.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Monica C. Baseotto, Paul G. Morris, David C. Gillespie, Ceri T. Trevethan
Summary: This study explored the relationship between post-traumatic growth and value-directed living after acquired brain injury. The findings showed a significant positive correlation between post-traumatic growth and value-directed living, indicating possible common underlying processes. Value-directed living was associated with clinically relevant outcomes, suggesting its usefulness in brain injury rehabilitation.
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Cyrus Ayubcha, Mona-Elisabeth Revheim, Andrew Newberg, Mateen Moghbel, Chaitanya Rojulpote, Thomas J. Werner, Abass Alavi
Summary: PET has been widely used in the study of traumatic brain injury (TBI) for decades, with recent focus on imaging biomarkers related to TBI and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). This review critically assesses the use of glycolysis, beta-amyloid, and tau protein radiotracers in the context of TBI, weighing their strengths and weaknesses. Despite the ongoing debate, PET remains a powerful modality in diagnosing TBI-related conditions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND MOLECULAR IMAGING
(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)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chiara Mele, Valeria Pingue, Marina Caputo, Marco Zavattaro, Loredana Pagano, Flavia Prodam, Antonio Nardone, Gianluca Aimaretti, Paolo Marzullo
Summary: The incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been increasing, impacting public health. Research indicates that post-TBI neuroinflammation may lead to long-term clinical consequences, such as hypopituitarism.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
William P. Flavin, Helia Hosseini, Jeffrey W. Ruberti, H. Pirouz Kavehpour, Christopher C. Giza, Mayumi L. Prins
Summary: This review summarizes the structure and functions of Tau protein, highlighting its associations with various diseases and conditions including diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, brain injury, aging, and drug use. It explores the role of Tau phosphorylation in disease progression and discusses the potential for therapeutic interventions to prevent or reverse tau-mediated neurodegeneration.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Linguistics
Matthew Walenski, Thomas Sostarics, M. Marsel Mesulam, Cynthia K. Thompson
Summary: This study investigated adjective production in patients with different types of aphasia and healthy controls. The findings showed that agrammatic aphasia patients produced significantly fewer attributive adjectives compared to the control group, while other patient groups were similar to the control group. Furthermore, there was a significant correlation between the rate of producing attributive adjectives and impaired production of complex syntactic structure sentences in agrammatic aphasia patients. Analysis of the lexical characteristics of the produced adjectives revealed consistent patterns with the language profile of each group.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLINGUISTICS
(2024)
Article
Linguistics
Xi Chen, Diana Sidtis
Summary: This study investigates the ability of Mandarin-speaking individuals with PD to convey contrastive stress in production and perceive these contrasts in listening. Results show that individuals with PD have difficulty in producing contrastive stress, but their ability to perceive these contrasts is relatively preserved.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLINGUISTICS
(2024)
Article
Linguistics
Dagmar Divjak, Hui Sun, Petar Milin
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of using Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as an indicator to assess implicit language knowledge, and finds that cardiovascular response can reflect the degree of grammatical errors. The results reveal the intricate relationship between physiology and cognition, and provide new possibilities for assessing language knowledge in natural and authentic settings.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLINGUISTICS
(2024)
Article
Linguistics
Xiangyang Zhang, Wenqi Cai, Min Dang, Rui Zhang, Xiaojuan Wang, Jianfeng Yang
Summary: This study investigates the brain mechanisms of sub-lexical semantic processing and its interaction with lexical-semantic processing in visual word reading. The results reveal the neural bases involved in these processes and provide insights for understanding semantic processing in reading.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLINGUISTICS
(2024)
Article
Linguistics
Tala Noufi, Maor Zeev-Wolf
Summary: This study aimed to test the effect of left-hand muscle contractions on metaphor comprehension in adolescents, and compare the processing of conventional and novel metaphors between adolescents and adults. The results showed that left-hand muscle contractions enhanced metaphor comprehension, but over-activation of the right hemisphere decreased the ability to process unrelated expressions. Additionally, adolescents were more accurate in processing novel metaphors, possibly due to their reliance on coarse semantic coding.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLINGUISTICS
(2024)
Review
Linguistics
Yasin Kargar, Milad Jalilian
Summary: This article provides a systematic review of how the brain processes language and the functions of white matter tracts related to language. It offers valuable guidance for neuroclinicians and neurosurgeons in diagnosing language impairments and planning treatments.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLINGUISTICS
(2024)
Article
Linguistics
Mohamad El Haj, Dimitrios Kapogiannis, Claire Boutoleau-Bretonniere
Summary: This study assessed linguistic processing in patients with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) using pupillometry. The results showed that patients with bvFTD had smaller pupil size during verbal fluency tasks and counting compared to control participants. However, larger pupil size was observed during verbal fluency tasks compared to counting in both groups. Moreover, patients with bvFTD performed poorer in verbal fluency tasks compared to control participants.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLINGUISTICS
(2024)
Article
Linguistics
Vanessa Harwood, Adrian Garcia-Sierra, Raphael Dias, Emily Jelfs, Alisa Baron
Summary: This study investigates the phonological sensitivity to native and nonnative speech syllables and its relationship with English word reading abilities in 6-8 year-old monolingual English-speaking children. The results suggest that speech perception of native contrasts recorded in left temporal electrode sites is linked to English word reading abilities.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLINGUISTICS
(2024)