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A win for science, and patients, against brain injury ‘nihilism’. “2020: 214,000 hospitalisations for traumatic brain injury and 69,000 deaths.” Source: The Harvard Gazette.

Posted on February 15, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

HEALTH A win for science, and patients, against brain injury ‘nihilism’ Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer February 14, 2024 6 min read Hope for progress even after a 450-foot fall, trial shows, defying pessimism that hurts research and families New research … Continue reading →

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The miracle of ‘dog’. Source: The Harvard Gazette. Comment: If speaking is complex say due to TBI, Stroke, hearing related; this article will be of interest and importance. TBI Broca is seldom spoken of but this is a recognition worth understanding.

Posted on February 5, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

SCIENCE & TECH The miracle of ‘dog’ Study illuminates complex cognitive steps behind even the simplest words, with implications for treatment of neurological disorders MGH Communications February 4, 2024 4 min read By using advanced brain recording techniques, a new study … Continue reading →

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World-first blood test for brain cancer may increase survival rates, say experts. Source: The Guardian

Posted on January 26, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

https://ebe1f41baba40d27c590bb887cdfa7bb.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html Sign in The Guardian – Back to homeThe Guardian Support the Guardian Fund independent journalism with €10 per month Show More Cancer World-first blood test for brain cancer may increase survival rates, say experts Inexpensive test can help diagnose … Continue reading →

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Half Past Dementia. Source JSTOR Daily

Posted on December 28, 2023 by michelleclarke2015

Health Half Past Dementia Drawing a clock has become a standard test of cognitive impairment, but there’s no consensus on who should do it or how. Getty Share By: Greg Uyeno December 20, 2023 8 minutes The icon indicates free … Continue reading →

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Bolstering our sense of smell may reduce the risk of dementia. The Guardian (Post TBI lost sense of smell, so many say you are lucky but the truth is it is a loss of sense)

Posted on December 25, 2023 by michelleclarke2015

Health Bolstering our sense of smell may reduce the risk of dementia Scientists are studying how a decline in our olfactory abilities can signal conditions such as Alzheimer’s Nicola Davis Science correspondent @NicolaKSDavisMon 25 Dec 2023 10.50 CET Whether it is … Continue reading →

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