Scientist uses brain scans to search for ways to ease the effects of trauma

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

When people experience a traumatic event, such as injury in a car accident or physical violence, most will rebound with no adverse long-term consequences. For others, the trauma sets off symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder that may last for years.

Posted on BrainLine August 14, 2023.

Devoted wife continues to care for husband after traumatic brain injury ... and so does her new husband

Today

Kristen Armstrong is no longer married to her high school sweetheart, Brandon Smith — but she loves him more than ever, and so does her spouse.

Posted on BrainLine July 27, 2023.

Scientists Are Just Beginning to Understand COVID-19's Effect On the Brain

Time

The list of neurocognitive issues that researchers must track is extensive: cognitive decline, changes in brain size and structure, depression and suicidal thinking, tremors, seizures, memory loss, and new or worsened dementia have all been linked to previous SARS-CoV-2 infections. In some cases, these longer-term problems occur even in patients with relatively mild COVID-19. -- Read more on the neurological effects of COVID-19

Posted on BrainLine July 20, 2023.

Jamie MoCrazy nearly died in a skiing accident. Now, she wants to help others who have suffered traumatic brain injuries

CNN

No one expected Jamie MoCrazy to live after her fall. The chances of survival are slim when the brain starts bleeding in eight spots.

Posted on BrainLine July 10, 2023.

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