Brain injury : [BI]
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2013
Acute global outcome in patients with mild uncomplicated and complicated traumatic brain injury.
This study assesses the influence of socio-demographic, psychosocial, clinical and radiological variables on the outcome of patients with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) in an acute care inpatient setting. ⋯ This study can help healthcare professionals in treating and planning future care of patients with MTBI.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2013
Serial monitoring of CO2 reactivity following sport concussion using hypocapnia and hypercapnia.
This study examined the effects of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) on cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR). ⋯ These data suggest that, following mTBI: (1) CVR is not impaired at rest; (2) CVR is impaired in response to respiratory stress; and (3) the impairment may be resolved as early as 4 days post-injury.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2013
Paediatric patients with abusive head trauma treated in US Emergency Departments, 2006-2009.
To study characteristics and outcomes of paediatric patients with abusive head trauma (AHT) treated in emergency departments. ⋯ Child caregivers should be educated about the serious consequences of AHT and proper techniques for caring for infants. Unbiased and accurate documentation of AHT by physicians and medical coders is crucial for monitoring AHT injuries.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2013
Comparative StudyDoes a 20 minute cognitive task increase concussion symptoms in concussed athletes?
The purpose of the present study was to examine if concussion symptoms worsened immediately (i.e. 20 minutes) following performance on a computerized neurocognitive test. ⋯ The current study suggests that there may be an increase in concussion symptoms following a 20-minute cognitive task. Thus, it illustrates the need for clinicians to make sure they are symptom free with both physical and cognitive testing.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2013
Comparative StudySensitivity to emotion, empathy and theory of mind: adult performance following childhood TBI.
To examine deficits in emotion perception for adults who had experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during childhood and investigate relationships between emotion perception skills, empathy and Theory of Mind (ToM). ⋯ The current findings indicated that deficits in social skills are long lasting and raises the issue of whether intervention to improve sensitivity to genuine emotion can influence more complex social skills and improve quality of social interactions for individuals following TBI.