Oklahoma residents who have suffered a traumatic brain injury are likely to experience changes in their myelin. According to initial research that has been conducted with mcDESPOT magnetic resonance imaging, alterations in the myelin content in the brain are...
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Brain injuries and portable brain scanners
People in Oklahoma who have a brain injury will likely have one of two types. An acquired brain injury is an injury that occurs during birth. Common causes of this type of brain injury include tumors, electric shock, lightning strikes, stroke and anoxic or hypoxic...
Expert warns new blood test can miss concussions
Oklahoma readers may have heard about a new FDA-approved blood test that can supposedly detect concussions. However, a concussion expert from the University at Buffalo says the test isn't that straightforward.According to the expert, who is the medical director of the...
Eye tracking technology can detect brain impairments
New technology may soon be helping medical providers in Oklahoma detect brain injuries. A recently developed system, known as RightEye EyeQ, tracks eye movements to detect symptoms of problems that range from autism to Parkinson's disease. The technology is already...
Eye-tracking movements may point to TBIs
Many Oklahomans have incurred traumatic brain injuries. These injuries may be difficult to detect and may range in severity. Research shows that eye tracking movements may be used to identify TBIs, helping patients to receive the proper care and treatment.Researchers...
How the brain’s membranes affect a TBI
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can significantly impact a person's quality of life. People in Oklahoma who sustain TBIs may be interested to know that the brain actually has a natural suspension system that helps to lower the effects of major impacts. There are...
What to look for in children after a TBI
A child in Oklahoma or elsewhere who experiences a severe traumatic brain injury may be five times more likely to suffer from secondary ADHD. Children who experience a minor TBI are twice as likely to develop attention issues compared to a healthy individual. This is...
Catheter ablations on left side linked to brain lesions
Oklahoma residents who have received the treatment called catheter ablation may be interested to learn that research has linked it to brain lesions in some cases. Catheter ablation is used to treat irregular heartbeats, and the brain lesions may occur when the...
Oklahoma TBI victims
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1.5 million Americans experience a traumatic brain injury each year. Most TBIs are caused in automobile, motorcycle or bicycle crashes, and they can have long-term effects. It is important that...
Understanding neonatal brachial plexus palsy
Any trauma that occurs to a newborn's brachial plexus, or the set of nerves around the shoulder, can result in arm weakness or the inability of the newborn to move that appendage. Oklahoma residents who are expecting a child may want to learn about neonatal brachial...