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The Spectrum of Traumatic Brain Injuries

A strong blow or rough rocking of the head can cause the brain to impact with the skull, resulting in traumatic brain injury.

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Untangling the Link Between Head Injuries and CTE

Autopsies of American football players’ brains built our current understanding of the hazards associated with repeated blows to the head.

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A Brief History of Smelling Salts

Smelling salts, an old remedy for fainting, are now used by some athletes to trigger alertness. Neurologist Erin Manning explains how they work.

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The Discovery of CADASIL

The 2019 Brain Prize winners Marie-Germaine Bousser and Elisabeth Tournier-Lasserve discuss the discovery of CADASIL, the most common inherited stroke disorder.

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Boosting the Brain's Ability to Rebuild

The brain’s ability to rebuild broken connections is the key behind recovering from brain injuries and strokes.

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Painful Consequences

Chronic pain can cause severe cognitive effects, but relief may come from a surprising source.

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What Happens When You’re Knocked Unconscious?

Christopher Giza, professor of pediatric neurology and neurosurgery, explains what happens when you’re knocked out.

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What Are the Different Types of Stroke and How Do They Affect the Brain?

Mark Goldberg, chair of the department of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, answers your questions about strokes.

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Even When Mild, Young Brains Need Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury

Research shows that even mild TBI can cause permanent brain changes in young adults – and that the damage worsens over time.

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Kicking the Brain Into Gear

There’s a lot going on inside the brain of a World Cup athlete — and a lot that could go wrong with a hard hit or blow to the head.

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Under Pressure: How Your Brain Responds to Hypertension

Learn what happens in the nervous system during a stroke, and how the brain works to repair the damage.

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Tackling Traumatic Brain Injury in Athletes

Sports-related head injuries can pose long-term consequences for athletes.

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