BRAIN INJURIES

This study looked at whether dexmedetomidine, a sedative, can protect the brain in people with brain injuries. Sixty patients were split into two groups: one received the drug, the other did not. Researchers measured how awake patients were (using the Glasgow Coma Scale) and how …

This study tested a special intensive therapy program for children aged 2-6 with severe brain damage or cerebral palsy. The program aimed to improve the child's daily living skills and help parents feel more empowered. 93 families took part, and researchers measured changes in th…

This study tested whether a portable goggle system (I-PAS) can reliably diagnose mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in community settings like urgent care or emergency rooms. Researchers enrolled 120 adults aged 18-50 who had a head injury with symptoms like loss of consciousness…

This study tested a new way to help active duty service members who had a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) at least 6 months ago and still have trouble concentrating or remembering things. Researchers used a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS combined with cog…

This pilot study tested whether adding a gentle electrical current to the brain (tDCS) during intensive speech therapy could improve language skills in 10 stroke survivors with non-fluent aphasia. Participants received both real and sham stimulation in random order, with a break …

This study looked at whether cooling the body based on brain temperature, rather than standard body temperature, is more effective for severe brain injury patients with fever. 41 adults were enrolled and divided into two groups: one where cooling was guided by brain temperature a…

This study looked at two new methods to measure how well the brain controls its own blood flow after a serious injury in children. Researchers monitored 29 children in the intensive care unit using special analysis of blood pressure and brain oxygen levels. The goal was to find b…