BRAIN INJURY

Redefining adjustment after acquired brain injury
Buckland S, Kaminskiy E and Bright P
Adjusting to life changes posed by an acquired brain injury (ABI) can be challenging for both individuals with ABI and their families. The current study explores the experience of adjustment, incorporating similarities and differences in this process as reported by the family members and individuals with ABI.
Antiseizure medication possibly potentiates ictal bradycardia: a word of caution
Malhotra N, Mahajan C and Doddamani R
"Gender matters": the development of infographics to raise awareness and promote gender-transformative care in traumatic brain injury
Tylinski Sant'Ana T, Rodrigues A, Schwartz F, Colantonio A and Mollayeva T
To develop a series of infographics providing persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their circle of care with evidence-based information on sex and gender topics in TBI.
Sex differences in work-related traumatic brain injury: a concurrent mixed methods study employing the person-environment-occupation model
Yong CH, Trick S, Tylinski Sant'Ana T, Colantonio A and Mollayeva T
Work-related traumatic brain injury (wrTBI) is considered a critical injury that can be prevented. Few studies have integrated clinical data and workers' injury narratives to inform sex-specific wrTBI prevention.
Time-to-surgery for traumatic brain injury in the hyperacute period: a systemic review and meta-analysis
Zhang L, Zhao H, Wang L, Shi Y and Li C
To study the functional outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients who have undergone surgical intervention in the hyperacute phase (<24 h).
Responding to the ongoing pandemic-related challenges of individuals with brain injury through the perspective of community-service in Canada: A qualitative study
Salazar AP, Lecours S, Engel L, Gignac MAM, Rotenberg S, Zarshenas S, McDonald M, Nalder E and Bottari C
To investigate brain injury (BI) associations' perspectives regarding the impacts of the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with BI and BI associations services across Canada.
Medical complications and advance medical decision-making in the minimally conscious state
Overbeek BUH, van Erp WS, Eilander HJ, Koopmans RTCM and Lavrijsen JCM
Medical complications occur frequently in MCS and influence advance medical decision-making. This study aimed to report on medical complications and advance medical decision-making in a nationwide group of MCS patients.
Understanding 'quality' in adult traumatic brain injury rehabilitation from the perspectives of different stakeholders: a participatory mixed methods study
Murray C, Worley A, Luker J and Hillier S
The purpose of this study was to explore how 'quality' is understood for traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation from the perspectives of the rehabilitation recipients, their families and the providing clinicians.
Understanding factors influencing exercise program adherence for youth with persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS)
Bollinger BJ, Chrisman SP, Sahlberg J, Mendoza JA, Palermo TM, Zhou C, Brooks MA, Rivara FP, Pedersen P, Prentice E and Hansen C
A significant portion of youth sustain a concussion every year, with around 30% experiencing persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS). Research has shown exercising just below the exertion level that provokes symptoms can lead to more rapid recovery. However, youth often struggle to adhere to exercise recommendations following concussion.
Dodecafluoropentane improves neuro-behavioral outcomes and return of spontaneous circulation rate in a swine model of cardiac arrest
Murphy TW, Cueto RJ, Zhu J, Milling J, Sauter J, Oli M, Griffin IT, Midathala G, Tyndall JA, Spiess B, Wang KKW, Kobeissy FH and Becker TK
Dodecafluoropentane emulsion (DDFPe) administration has previously demonstrated improved gas exchange in single-organ perfusion models. This could translate to prevention of brain injury in cardiac arrest.
Treatment of intractable paradoxical herniation by invasive mechanical ventilation with increased positive end-expiratory pressure: a case report
Chen S
Paradoxical herniation (PH) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication after decompressive craniectomy. The core treatment strategy for PH focuses on increasing intracranial pressure. Here, we present the treatment course of intractable PH in a 59-year-old patient with a traumatic acute subdural hematoma.
Assessment of arousal recovery after cardiac arrest using diffusion kurtosis MRI with higher b-values: a pilot study
Jaffa MN, Zhuo J, Podell JE, Raghavan P, Chang WW, Motta M, Morris NA, Badjatia N, Chen SH and Parikh GY
Comatose survivors of cardiac arrest (CA) pose a complex challenge for physicians reliant on imperfect studies to determine the extent of neurologic injury. Clinically available imaging is frequently relied upon despite limited sensitivity. We conducted a prospective pilot study comparing diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI)-MRI and somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) in comatose survivors of CA to investigate the benefit of utilizing higher diffusion b-values to enhance prediction of arousal recovery.
Are standing balance and walking ability deficits poststroke related to the integrity of the corticospinal and non-corticospinal tracts? A meta-analysis
van Hinsberg A, Loureiro-Chaves R, Schröder J, Truijen S, Saeys W and Yperzeele L
The importance of corticospinal tract (CST) integrity in upper limb recovery poststroke is well established, but its association with standing balance and walking remains unclear. This meta-analysis aimed to establish the relationship between CST and non-CST motor tract integrity, and clinical scores of standing balance and walking poststroke.
Understanding of head injury assessment and return to play processes and associated factors in United States Major League Rugby players
Sheehy OM, Hunzinger KJ, Baugh CM and Stamm JM
Evaluate professional rugby players' self-reported perceived understanding of the head injury assessment (HIA) and return to play (RTP) processes and determine factors related to understanding and trust pertaining to these processes.
Rasch analysis of the depression anxiety stress scales-21 (DASS-21) in a mild traumatic brain injury sample
Faulkner JW, Snell DL and Siegert RJ
In this study, we evaluated the psychometric properties of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21 items (DASS-21) in a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) sample.
Galantamine combined with cognitive rehabilitation on post-stroke cognitive impairment: a proof-of-concept study
Planton M, Nemmi F, Pages B, Albucher JF, Raposo N, Danet L, Péran P and Pariente J
We conducted a proof-of-concept study to evaluate the effects of galantamine treatment versus placebo combined to cognitive rehabilitation (CR) after stroke.
Adverse childhood experiences and brain injury in younger children: Findings from the 2021-2022 National Survey of Children's Health
Riccardi JS and Hale M
The purpose of this study was to extend on previous research finding by investigating adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and brain injury in children younger than 12 years old.
Changes in depression symptoms over 10 years after TBI; a long-term prospective study
Singh RK, Humphries TJ, Dawson JF, Tiupin-Szulc J, Mason S and Lecky FE
Evaluate the prevalence and risk factors associated with depression symptoms at 10 years after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and compare with results at 10 weeks and 1 year.
Emotional awareness and expression difficulties in relation to pain experiences in people with brain injury and chronic pain: preliminary investigation
Neumann D, Parrott D, Lumley MA, Williams MW, Qureshi F and Hammond FM
Preliminary examination of emotional awareness/expression relationships with pain in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and chronic pain (CP) and exploration of psychological factors as mediators or moderators of these relationships.
Survival and clinical characteristics of patients with disorders of consciousness in a developing country between 2002 and 2018
Cornejo-Suil V, Rivera-Lillo G, Melo-Martínez R, Covarrubias-Escudero F, Marín-Godoy N and Torres-Castro R
Describe the survival, sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of subjects with disorders of consciousness in a reference rehabilitation center, in a developing country.
Functional network disruptions in youth with concussion using the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study
Sheldrake E, Nishat E, Wheeler AL, Goldstein BI, Reed N and Scratch SE
This study aimed to compare psychosocial outcomes and functional neuroimaging among youth with concussion, youth with anxiety, and age- and sex-matched controls.