traumatic brain injury (TBI)
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January 6, 2025
VUMC study shows identifying changes in vision may be sufficient to diagnose mild TBI
In both military and civilian populations, when TBI patients are asked to fill out a symptom inventory, about 80% of them will self-report difficulty reading or other vision problems. -
August 22, 2024
Yelena Bodien joins VUMC to advance efforts in research, treatment of brain disorders
Bodien, who will co-direct the Neuroimaging Core of the Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center, has applied behavioral measures and advanced neuroimaging to improve the diagnosis and prognosis of severe brain injury. -
July 20, 2023
Rare case: brain injury stirs creativity, synesthesia
Vanderbilt researchers report on a musician who acquired synesthesia — a merging of sensations — and improved creativity following a traumatic brain injury. -
June 1, 2023
“Parker, stay with me!” Local family learns firsthand the dangers of multi-passenger UTVs and golf carts.
Pediatric trauma experts add multipassenger UTVs, golf carts to list of dangerous vehicles that includes ATVs -
April 4, 2023
Study shows ketamine could be beneficial for treating brain injury in children
Vanderbilt research shows a common anesthesia drug could be beneficial in reducing pressure inside the skull of children with traumatic brain injuries. -
May 17, 2021
Marcus Trammell almost died on his way to pick up some pandemic takeout. A year later, his amazing rehab journey continues.
The long way back from the turn lane in front of Dino's Bar and Grill -
May 13, 2021
Research explores how people with traumatic brain injury have adapted to the pandemic
The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences has conducted research to better understand how individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers think the findings may apply to many disability populations in future crises.