A study from researchers at the CU Anschutz Marcus Institute for Brain Health suggests that veterans with concussions may continue to show subtle but measurable brain function differences more than a decade after their injury. Researchers found these differences can be detected through specialized eye movement testing. The findings were recently published in the Journal … Read more
Toronto, Ontario, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toronto, Ontario, January 23, 2026 A new study in the Journal of Neurotrauma offers the first real-world solution to a long-standing problem in football: protecting players’ brains from the silent damage of repeated head impacts. Conducted over a full NCAA Division one season, the research shows that … Read more
Punch-drunk syndrome, boxer’s madness, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The name has changed over the years, but the cause is clear: repeated impacts can affect long-term brain health, with symptoms ranging from confusion to memory loss and potentially dementia. More than 100 former NFL football players have been posthumously diagnosed with CTE. What’s less clear is … Read more
Advanced tools offer improved insights into patients’ condition and their potential for recovery. What’s new: After more than half a century, assessment of traumatic brain injuries gets an overhaul. Why it matters: Clinicians say the proposed framework will lead to more accurate diagnoses and treatment, providing more rigorous care for some patients and preventing premature discussions about … Read more
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Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) may reactivate latent herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) in the brain and contribute to neurodegeneration and development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology, a new study suggested. Using a three-dimensional (3D) human brain tissue model, researchers observed that quiescent HSV-1 can be reactivated by a mechanical jolt mimicking concussion, leading … Read more
Jalen Hurts Leaves Eagles Game With Concussion Jalen Hurts left Sunday’s game after hitting his head on the turf. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts left Sunday’s game against the Commanders with a concussion. These concerns linger as the Eagles fight for the NFC’s top seed in the playoffs. The injury occurred in … Read more