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This study had 19 patient’s from an outpatient clinic of the University Hospital of Wurzbug with documented chronic mild (sodium level 130-134 mmol/L) or moderate (serum sodium level 121-129 mmol/ L) hyponatremia. Of the 19 patients, there were 11 females, 8 males, and their ages ranged from 45 to 79 years of age. There were […]

Two journal databases were used to find structural MRI studies used to measure neuroplasticity from training or rehabilitation treatment for individuals with an acquired brain injury (ABI). 1634 research articles were initially found and after the inclusion criteria was applied, 25 articles were identified for this study. The inclusion criteria consisted of 1) the participants […]

The authors note that POCD does not equate to delirium, and indicates a specific contrast between pre- and post- cognitive function after surgery. POCD can also last well after the acute phase, and even affect the mortality rate of the patient, as well as their overall quality of life. Some of the theories the authors […]

The authors note that despite the cascade of effects occurring in the secondary injury stage of a TBI, it could be reversible, and to understand how is to understand oxidative stress. To expand on this knowledge of oxidative stress, the authors discussed biomarkers in relation to measuring TBI damage. These markers, like S100β, express themselves […]

The authors of this case study researched the correlation between compliance, orientation (a patient’s awareness of their person/time/ place), and aggression in patients whom had experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI) and were attending speech-language treatment. The study was an extension of previous research findings investigating the relationship between these three topics in regard to patients […]