
Helmet Crash Tests: Don't Hit the Road Without One
A new laboratory study shows
bicycle helmets
significantly reduce the
causes of head, skull and
brain injury -- linear and
angular head accelerations,
... > full story

Drug Prevents Post-Traumatic Stress-Like Symptoms in Mice
When injected into mice
immediately following a
traumatic event, a new drug
prevents the animals from
developing memory problems
... > full story

Sharks Worth More in the Ocean Than on the Menu
Sharks are worth more in the
ocean than in a bowl of
soup, according to
researchers. ... > full story

Repeat Brain Injury Raises Soldiers' Suicide Risk
Suicide risk is higher among
military personnel with more
lifetime TBIs, even after
controlling for clinical
symptom severity. Results of
the study show that multiple
... > full story
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One in Six Women at Fracture Clinics Report Domestic Violence
June 11, 2013 One in six women arriving at orthopedic fracture clinics have been victims of physical, emotional, or sexual violence at the hands of an intimate partner within the past year, and one in 50 arrive as ... > full story -
Laws to Lower Alcohol Limits Mean Lower Fatalities Says Trauma Expert
May 22, 2013 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing that the legal limit for a driver’s blood-alcohol content be reduced from 0.08 to 0.05, but and that may not be far ... > full story -
For Combat Veterans Suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, 'Fear Circuitry' in the Brain Never Rests
May 18, 2013 Chronic trauma can inflict lasting damage to brain regions associated with fear and anxiety. Previous imaging studies of people with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, have shown that these ... > full story -
Researchers Shocked by New Statistics on Head Injuries Among People Who Are Homeless
May 16, 2013 Men who are heavy drinkers and homeless for long periods of time have 400 times the number of head injuries as the general population, according to a new study by researchers who said they were ... > full story -
Benefit of Cycle Helmet Laws to Reduce Head Injuries Still Uncertain
May 14, 2013 The benefit of helmet legislation to reduce admissions to hospital for head injuries is "substantially uncertain," concludes a new ... > full story -
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Passenger Car Drivers Are More Likely to Die in Crashes With SUVs, Regardless of Crash Ratings
May 14, 2013 Most consumers who are shopping for a new car depend on good crash safety ratings as an indicator of how well the car will perform in a crash. But a new study of crashes involving cars and sport ... > full story -
Brain-Imaging Study Links Cannabinoid Receptors to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: First Pharmaceutical Treatment for PTSD Within Reach
May 14, 2013 In a first-of-its-kind effort to illuminate the biochemical impact of trauma, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have discovered a connection between the quantity of cannabinoid receptors in ... > full story -
Link Between Intimate Partner Violence and Depression
May 7, 2013 Not only are women who have experienced violence from their partner (intimate partner violence) at higher risk of becoming depressed, but women who are depressed may also be at increased risk of ... > full story -
Research Supports Laws That Require Bicyclists to Wear Helmets
May 6, 2013 Bicycle helmets save lives and their use should be required by law. That's the conclusion of a new ... > full story -
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Seat Belt Research Aims to Increase Child Safety on the Road
May 2, 2013 Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death and injury among children. Researchers have found the most effective strategy to prevent injury and death among children is to use age- and ... > full story
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