Eye movement testing reveals long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury

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

Traumatic brain injury linked to long-term work disability

Having a traumatic brain injury, no matter how serious, is associated with a greater likelihood of qualifying for work disability up to five years later, according to a study published February 11, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove cause and effect, it only shows an association. … Read more

Antidepressant use does not worsen early outcomes after traumatic brain injury

Taking certain antidepressants at the time of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is not associated with an increased risk of death, brain surgery or longer hospital stays, according to a study published on January 28, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. For the study, researchers looked at serotonergic antidepressants, which treat … Read more

TBI & Antidepressants: No Early Harm – Study Findings

Archyde Antidepressants & TBI: New Research Signals a Shift in Recovery Expectations Imagine a future where a traumatic brain injury (TBI) diagnosis doesn’t automatically trigger concerns about the safety of existing… You can read the full story here: TBI & Antidepressants: No Early Harm – Study Findings. Source link

New framework modernizes traumatic brain injury diagnosis after 50 years

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

Police officers at higher risk of traumatic brain injuries and PTSD

Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general population. Officers who incur these injuries while on duty face more than double the risk of developing complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). That’s according to a new survey-based study from the University of Exeter, published in The Journal … Read more

$2.17 million NIH grant awarded to investigate cranial osteopathic manipulation for brain injury recovery

Could applying a little pressure to the head be a game changer for the treatment of traumatic brain injury?  Virginia Tech’s Pamela VandeVord and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Gunnar Brolinson recently received a $2.17 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate how a technique called cranial osteopathic manual manipulation … Read more

Study reveals how stress affects TBI outcomes in a sex-dependent manner

How stress impacts behavioral outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a major gap in knowledge. This oversight is especially felt by those in the military due to the high prevalence of TBI and the abundance of stress that they endure. In a study funded by the US Department of Defense, researchers led by Pamela … Read more

Groundbreaking stem cell therapy trial for Alzheimer’s disease underway at UTHealth Houston

A stem cell therapy trial aimed at reducing neuroinflammation in patients with presymptomatic Alzheimer’s disease is underway at UTHealth Houston. In Alzheimer’s disease, deposits of beta-amyloid and tau lead to the buildup of plaques and tangles in the brain, which cause dementia. An estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease … Read more

Study unveils critical insights in understanding post-traumatic epilepsy

A new international study has unveiled critical insights in understanding post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE), a condition that can develop following traumatic brain injury. Led by researchers at FutureNeuro, the Research Ireland Centre for Translational Brain Science and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and published in Theranostics, the study highlights the important role played by … Read more