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Mild head injury can change brain function
RICHMOND, Va., May 14 (UPI) -- Even mild head injuries can cause significant abnormalities in brain function that last for several days, U.S. researchers found.

UCLA researchers map damaged connections in Phineas Gage's brain
In 1848, Phineas Gage survived an accident that drove an iron rod through his head. UCLA researchers, for the first time, used images of Gage's skull combined with modern-day brain images to suggest there was extensive damage to the white matter "pathways" that connected various regions of his brain.

Do brain injuries link athletes, soldiers?
The same dementia-like disease found in the brain tissue of several NFL players has shown up in the brains of four U.S. veterans exposed head trauma, according to new research.

Researchers Map Damaged Connections in Phineas Gage's Brain
In 1848, Phineas Gage survived an accident that drove an iron rod through his head. UCLA researchers, for the first time, used images of Gage's skull combined with modern-day brain images to suggest there was extensive damage to the white matter "pathways" that connected various regions of his brain.

Mild head injuries can cause structural disruption of axons in the brain
Even mild head injuries can cause significant abnormalities in brain function that last for several days, which may explain the neurological symptoms experienced by some individuals who have experienced a head injury associated with sports, accidents or combat, according to a study by Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine researchers.

Explosions cause brain damage through head movement
Brain trauma from explosions often experienced by soldiers are caused by sudden head movements rather than high-pressure shockwaves

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Brain injury link NFL players, vets?
The same dementia-like disease found in the brain tissue of several National Football League players has shown up in the brains of four U.S. veterans exposed to improvised explosive devices and other head trauma, according to new research.