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Astrocytes and Brain Injury [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism, 2003
Astrocytes are the most numerous cell type in the central nervous system. They provide structural, trophic, and metabolic support to neurons and modulate synaptic activity. Accordingly, impairment in these astrocyte functions during brain ischemia and other insults can critically influence neuron survival.
Yongmei, Chen, Raymond A, Swanson
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3D synchrotron imaging of muscle tissues at different atrophic stages in stroke and spinal cord injury: a proof-of-concept study

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2022
Synchrotron X-ray computed tomography (SXCT) allows 3D imaging of tissue with a very large field of view and an excellent micron resolution and enables the investigation of muscle fiber atrophy in 3D.
Jessica Pingel   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mechanisms of team-sport-related brain injuries in children 5 to 19 years old: opportunities for prevention. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2013
There is a gap in knowledge about the mechanisms of sports-related brain injuries. The objective of this study was to determine the mechanisms of brain injuries among children and youth participating in team sports.We conducted a retrospective case ...
Michael D Cusimano   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Objective and automatic classification of Parkinson disease with Leap Motion controller

open access: yesBioMedical Engineering OnLine, 2018
Background The main objective of this paper is to develop and test the ability of the Leap Motion controller (LMC) to assess the motor dysfunction in patients with Parkinson disease (PwPD) based on the MDS-UPDRSIII exercises.
A. H. Butt   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epidemiological features of traumatic brain injuries from a first-level trauma care national medical center in Georgia

open access: yesOne Health & Risk Management, 2023
Introduction. Traumatic brain injuries are a significant public health issue in both developed and developing countries. In Georgia, traumatic brain injuries remain one of the leading causes of mortality and disability.
Nino CHIKHLADZE   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Acquired Brain Injuries and Intimate Partner Violence: A Situational Analysis of Help Seeking Barriers in Rural Northern New England

open access: yesGlobal Qualitative Nursing Research, 2021
Nurses care for women experiencing non-fatal strangulation and acquired brain injuries whether or not it is disclosed. Situational analysis was used to analyze 23 interviews from Northern New England with survivors, healthcare workers, and violence/legal
Amanda St Ivany   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Regulations and Ethical Codes for Clinical Cell Therapy Trials in Iran

open access: yesBrain Science Advances, 2015
Objective The local regulations for conducting experimental and clinical cell therapy studies are dependent on the national and cultural approach to the issue, and may have many common aspects as well as differences with the regulations in other ...
Hooshang Saberi   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sports-related brain injury in the general population: An epidemiological study

open access: yes, 2014
Objectives To determine the incidence, nature and severity of all sports-related brain injuries in the general population. Design Population-based epidemiological incidence study.
Feigin, Valery L.   +6 more
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Behaviour and school performance after brain injury [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
Primary Objective: To examine the relationship between behavioural problems and school performance following traumatic brain injury (TBI) Methods and Procedures: Subjects: 67 school-age children with TBI (35 mild, 13 moderate, 19 severe), and 14 ...
Hawley, Carol
core   +1 more source

Evaluation and Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: The Role of Neuropsychology

open access: yesBrain Sciences, 2017
Awareness of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and persisting post-concussive syndrome (PCS) has increased substantially in the past few decades, with a corresponding increase in research on diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients with mTBI ...
Carolyn Prince, Maya E. Bruhns
doaj   +1 more source

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