Brain injury : [BI]
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2013
Neurometabolic and microstructural alterations following a sports-related concussion in female athletes.
Sports-related concussions are a major public health concern affecting millions of individuals annually. Neurometabolic and microstructural alterations have been reported in the chronic phase following a concussion in male athletes, while no study has investigated these alterations in female athletes. ⋯ This study demonstrates persistent neurometabolic and microstructural alterations in female athletes suffering a sports-related concussion.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2013
The impact of S100b and persistent high levels of neuron-specific enolase on cognitive performance in elderly patients after cardiopulmonary bypass.
The primary aim was to investigate the impact of neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and S100 calcium-binding protein B (S100b) on cognitive functioning after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). ⋯ Persistently high levels of NSE might be a useful biomarker to identify patients with cognitive performance impairments, while no significant correlation between levels of S100b and impaired cognitive function were found.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2013
Multiple traumatic brain injury and concussive symptoms among deployed military personnel.
To identify if concussive symptoms occur with greater frequency among military personnel with multiple lifetime TBIs and if a history of TBI increases risk for subsequent TBI. ⋯ Among deployed military personnel, the relationship of previous TBI with recent TBI and concussive symptoms may be largely explained by the presence of psychological symptoms.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Jan 2013
'If I haven't got any smell … I'm out of work': consequences of olfactory impairment following traumatic brain injury.
Although estimates of the incidence of post-traumatic olfactory dysfunction range from 10-66.8%, there has been little research into its functional implications. The objective of this study was to describe the impact of olfactory impairment on daily activities and social participation from the perspective of adults who are living with the impairment. ⋯ The themes that emerged demonstrated olfactory dysfunction has significant impact on a range of activities and social roles.