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  2. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy - Wikipedia

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    In 2008, the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy at the BU School of Medicine (now the BU CTE Center) started the VA-BU-CLF Brain Bank at the Bedford Veterans Administration Hospital to analyze the effects of CTE and other neurodegenerative diseases on the brain and spinal cord of athletes, military veterans, and civilians.

  3. Rivermead post-concussion symptoms questionnaire - Wikipedia

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    RPQ-3 symptoms are regarded as the more "physical" symptoms, whereas the RPQ-13 set of symptoms are considered to have a more significant impact on psychic and social function. [9] [10] The questionnaire also includes a space for the test-taker to report any additional symptoms they may be experiencing since the onset of the injury.

  4. Post-concussion syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The development of PCS may be due to a combination of factors such as adjustment to effects of the injury, preexisting vulnerabilities, and brain dysfunction. [37] Setbacks related to the injury, for example problems at work or with physical or social functioning, may act as stressors that interact with preexisting factors such as personality ...

  5. Cerebral contusion - Wikipedia

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    Cerebral contusion (Latin: contusio cerebri), a form of traumatic brain injury, is a bruise of the brain tissue. [2] Like bruises in other tissues, cerebral contusion can be associated with multiple microhemorrhages, small blood vessel leaks into brain tissue. Contusion occurs in 20–30% of severe head injuries. [3]

  6. Rabbit punch - Wikipedia

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    The term "rabbit punch" dates back to the early 20th century, [1] which derives from a hunting technique where a quick, sharp strike to the back of a rabbit's head was used to ensure a swift kill without damaging the fur, considered a humane method for killing injured or trapped rabbits.

  7. Pandemic had real lasting impact on brain health in over-50s ...

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    Cognitive function declined in older people during pandemic – regardless of whether or not they caught Covid

  8. Concussion - Wikipedia

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    A concussion, also known as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is a head injury that temporarily affects brain functioning. [8] Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, difficulty with thinking and concentration, sleep disturbances, mood changes, a brief period of memory loss, brief loss of consciousness; problems with balance; nausea; blurred vision; and mood changes.

  9. Edward James Olmos reveals he’s recovering from throat cancer ...

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    Edward James Olmos opened up for the first time about his battle with throat cancer. The 76-year-old actor discussed his diagnosis and the road to recovery with radio host Mando Fresko on an ...