Traumatic Brain Injury
4 stories
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healthGlucose-to-Potassium Ratio Predicts Kidney Injury After Brain Trauma
A large study identifies a specific glucose-to-potassium ratio threshold as an early warning sign for acute kidney injury following traumatic brain injury.
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healthPrior TBI Severely Reduces Accuracy of Alzheimer’s Blood Tests in Veterans
New research indicates traumatic brain injury history can significantly lower the diagnostic accuracy of leading Alzheimer's blood biomarkers like p-tau217/Aβ42, prompting caution for clinical use.
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healthLevetiracetam Shows Promise for Seizure Prevention in Elderly TBI Patients
New study suggests levetiracetam may be well-tolerated for seizure prophylaxis in patients over 80 after severe traumatic brain injury.
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healthGut Microbiome Intervention Reduces Brain Inflammation After Injury
New research reveals how altering the gut microbiome with antibiotics can significantly reduce neuroinflammation and brain lesions following traumatic brain injury in mice.