# Brain Injury Medicine * **Definition:** A subspecialty of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with acquired brain injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, and other neurological conditions, emphasizing rehabilitation and recovery. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Brain Injury Medicine ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Brain Injury Medicine**, for healthcare technology leaders * 432 news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**Arterial blood pressure monitoring may prevent brain damage in emergency patients**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-arterial-blood-pressure-brain-emergency.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 5/26/2025 | [**Why Funding Space Medicine Matters More Than Ever - Medscape**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/why-funding-space-medicine-matters-more-than-ever-2025a1000d0r) | [[Medscape]] | | 5/13/2025 | [**Nexalin Technology Reconstitutes Scientific Advisory Board with Leading Experts ... - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nexalin-technology-reconstitutes-scientific-advisory-123000070.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**Shineco Announces Acquisition of Singapore Evolutionary Stem Cell Company**](https://firstwordpharma.com/story/5951880) | [[FirstWord PHARMA]] | | 3/3/2025 | [**TCTM Announces the Appointments of Mr. Heng Wang as Chief Executive Officer ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tctm-announces-the-appointments-of-mr-heng-wang-as-chief-executive-officer-and-mr-robert-l-angell-as-chief-technology-officer-302390271.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**Biochips Market Expected To Reach USD 67.67 Billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 21.10 PerkinElmer, Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Abbott Laboratories**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/01/23/3014242/0/en/Biochips-Market-Expected-To-Reach-USD-67-67-Billion-by-2032-with-a-CAGR-of-21-10-PerkinElmer-Inc-Bio-Rad-Laboratories-Inc-Abbott-Laboratories.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**MilliporeSigma Partners with Opentrons Labworks, Inc., Supporting Lab of the Future**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250123543880/en/MilliporeSigma-Partners-with-Opentrons-Labworks-Inc.-Supporting-Lab-of-the-Future/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**MindMed to Be Added to the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219955108/en/MindMed-to-Be-Added-to-the-Nasdaq-Biotechnology-Index/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**Getting rehab earlier improves concussion outcomes, study suggests**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-rehab-earlier-concussion-outcomes.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**Global IVD Reagents Market to Reach USD 55.3 Billion by 2029 - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-ivd-reagents-market-to-reach-usd-55-3-billion-by-2029-key-drivers-and-trends-unveiled--valuates-reports-302322840.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/27/2024 | [**Soccer heading may cause long-term brain damage**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241127/Soccer-heading-may-cause-long-term-brain-damage.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 11/22/2024 | [**Barcelona launches world's first joint program on evolutionary medical genomics**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241122/Barcelona-launches-worlde28099s-first-joint-program-on-evolutionary-medical-genomics.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**New York-Based Cause of a Kind Partners with BEST Connections to Launch App Suite for ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-york-based-cause-of-a-kind-partners-with-best-connections-to-launch-app-suite-for-cognitive-health-302312587.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/20/2024 | [**The Inner Circle acknowledges, Suzanne C. Crandall, DO MBA as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-inner-circle-acknowledges-suzanne-c-crandall-do-mba-as-a-pinnacle-lifetime-member-302312176.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/4/2024 | [**VitalCaring Pilot Program Shows Promising Results For Cognitively Impaired Patients**](https://homehealthcarenews.com/2024/10/vitalcaring-pilot-program-shows-promising-results-for-cognitively-impaired-patients/) | [[Home Health Care News]] | | 9/12/2024 | [**Myomo, Inc. Announces the Launch of Myomo Academy at AOPA National Assembly**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240912701943/en/Myomo-Inc.-Announces-the-Launch-of-Myomo-Academy-at-AOPA-National-Assembly/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 9/12/2024 | [**Urgent need for rehabilitation services highlighted in WHO analysis of Gaza injuries**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240912/Urgent-need-for-rehabilitation-services-highlighted-in-WHO-analysis-of-Gaza-injuries.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 9/5/2024 | [**Researchers seek to revolutionize neurological disease treatment through intelligent biocomputing**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240905/Researchers-seek-to-revolutionize-neurological-disease-treatment-through-intelligent-biocomputing.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 8/28/2024 | [**The Inner Circle acknowledges, Said M. Ibrahimi, MD, QME as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-inner-circle-acknowledges-said-m-ibrahimi-md-qme-as-a-pinnacle-lifetime-member-302233429.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/14/2024 | [**Oragenics Inc. Shows Concussion Drug, ONP-002, Designed for Acute Field-Delivery Stable Across a Wide Temperature Range**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/08/14/2930057/0/en/Oragenics-Inc-Shows-Concussion-Drug-ONP-002-Designed-for-Acute-Field-Delivery-Stable-Across-a-Wide-Temperature-Range.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 8/13/2024 | [**ORLANDO HEALTH FIRST IN THE WORLD TO USE ABBOTT'S NEW BLOOD TEST FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/orlando-health-first-in-the-world-to-use-abbotts-new-blood-test-for-traumatic-brain-injuries-302220735.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/5/2024 | [**Grady Opens New Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/grady-opens-new-inpatient-rehabilitation-unit-302213466.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 7/22/2024 | [**Neuroscientists use brain activity patterns to reveal thoughts of brain-injured patients**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-07-neuroscientists-brain-patterns-reveal-thoughts.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 7/22/2024 | [**Australian Medtech EMVision Unveils Backpack-Sized Brain Scanner to Empower First Responders**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723068628/en/Australian-Medtech-EMVision-Unveils-Backpack-Sized-Brain-Scanner-to-Empower-First-Responders/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 6/25/2024 | [**Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, now open in Kentucky**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/baptist-health-rehabilitation-hospital-a-40-bed-inpatient-rehabilitation-hospital-now-open-in-kentucky-302181714.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Barrow Neurological Institute**: Developing an interactive atlas for precision medicine in traumatic brain injury. - **Dr. Said M. Ibrahimi**: A leading neurologist specializing in brain injury medicine, providing exceptional medical services at Bridge Medical Neurology Clinic. - **University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University**: Research institutions conducting studies on chronic neurodegeneration following TBI. - **Alpha Cognition Inc.**: A biotech firm focused on developing treatments for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and neurodegenerative diseases. - **NIH-NINDS**: The National Institutes of Health - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, involved in advancing research and classification systems for traumatic brain injury. - **Penn Medicine**: Conducting research on the connection between traumatic brain injuries and Alzheimer's disease, funded by a grant from NINDS. - **Dr. Ishita Basu**: A researcher conducting clinical trials on noninvasive electrical brain stimulation for cognitive recovery in TBI patients. - **Brooks Rehabilitation**: A healthcare organization recognized for its expertise in treating brain injuries and utilizing advanced rehabilitation technologies. - **Encompass Health**: Provider of rehabilitation services, opening facilities focused on brain injury recovery. - **Mind Medicine (MindMed)**: A company focused on developing innovative treatments for brain health disorders, including anxiety and depression. - **Orlando Health**: The first hospital to implement a rapid blood test for assessing mild traumatic brain injuries, developed in collaboration with Abbott. - **Sense Neuro Diagnostics**: A company developing the NeuroHawk device for rapid diagnosis of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and brain hemorrhage. - **Cause of a Kind**: Partnered with BEST Connections to launch applications aimed at supporting individuals affected by traumatic brain injuries. - **Abbott**: A healthcare company that developed a rapid blood test for traumatic brain injuries in collaboration with the Department of Defense. - **Simon Fraser University**: Conducting research on indirect brain damage related to stroke and its implications for rehabilitation. - **EMVision**: Developer of advanced neurodiagnostic technology for stroke and traumatic brain injury. - **Cresilon**: A company developing innovative hemostatic gels for treating traumatic brain injuries. - **Mass General Brigham**: Conducted research on brain scans to detect consciousness in unresponsive patients, highlighting advancements in neuroimaging. - **BeAble Health**: A startup focused on developing AI-powered rehabilitation devices for patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injuries. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Barrow Neurological Institute and University of Pittsburgh**: Creating an interactive atlas for traumatic brain injury treatment. - **Phoenix's Barrow Neurological Institute and University of Pittsburgh**: Developing an interactive atlas to enhance precision medicine for TBI patients. - **Seattle Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Research**: Partnering with Alpha Cognition for ongoing studies related to mTBI. - **Penn Medicine and NINDS**: Researching the link between traumatic brain injuries and Alzheimer's disease, supported by a $10 million grant. - **Orlando Health and Abbott**: Collaborating to implement a rapid blood test for assessing mild traumatic brain injuries. - **KSS Air Ambulance Charity**: Conducted a study on the effectiveness of invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring in improving treatment for brain injury patients. - **Alpha Cognition and US Department of Defense**: Working together on the development of ALPHA-1062 for treating mTBI resulting from repetitive blast trauma. - **Cause of a Kind and BEST Connections**: Launched applications to support individuals with traumatic brain injuries and cognitive decline. - **Cresilon and U.S. Department of Defense**: Partnership for preclinical studies on Traumagel's effectiveness in treating traumatic brain injuries. - **Cresilon and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research**: Collaborating on preclinical studies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of hemostatic hydrogel for penetrating traumatic brain injury. - **University of California, Riverside and Indiana University**: Collaboration to investigate the relationship between traumatic brain injury and genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease. - **Senaptec and UFC Performance Institute**: Collaboration to enhance athlete training through sensory stations and strobe eyewear, aimed at reducing brain injury risks. - **Maui Imaging and University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center**: Implementation of innovative imaging technology at a key training site for military trauma surgeons. - **SFU and Fraser Health**: Collaboration to establish the ImageTech Lab for advanced medical imaging research, focusing on brain disorders. - **USC's Viterbi School of Engineering and Leonard Davis School of Gerontology**: Developing a machine learning model to predict concussion status. - **University of California, Irvine and USC**: Joint research project funded by the National Science Foundation to innovate treatments for neurological diseases. - **FIFA and WHO**: Launching the 'Suspect and Protect' campaign to raise awareness about concussions in football. - **Maui Imaging and U.S. Department of Defense**: Maui Imaging secured a $4 million contract to enhance trauma care across military branches, focusing on rapid diagnosis and treatment. - **Path-NeuroDegeneration Consortium**: A collaborative initiative aimed at harmonizing and centralizing histopathology data related to neurodegenerative diseases to enhance research and data interoperability. - **Baptist Health and Encompass Health**: Opened a new rehabilitation hospital focusing on inpatient rehabilitation services. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **CBI-M Framework**: A new framework for diagnosing traumatic brain injuries that incorporates clinical assessment, biomarkers, imaging, and modifiers to improve diagnosis and treatment. - **Interactive Atlas for TBI**: A resource aimed at enhancing precision medicine for traumatic brain injury patients. - **Noninvasive Electrical Brain Stimulation**: A pilot clinical trial exploring its effects on cognitive recovery in TBI patients, aiming to improve outcomes during the acute recovery phase. - **Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)**: Being explored as a treatment for brain injuries, promoting healing through oxygen and pressure. - **Blood Test for Concussions**: Monash University's study on detecting ongoing effects of sport-related concussions through blood tests measuring brain-specific proteins. - **Invasive Arterial Blood Pressure Monitoring**: Research indicating that this method significantly improves treatment accuracy for brain injury patients compared to traditional non-invasive methods. - **ALPHA-1062**: A new chemical entity being developed for mTBI treatment, showing potential in reducing neuroinflammation and associated neuropathology. - **TRANSFORM-TBI Initiative**: A research project exploring the biological mechanisms of TBI-related neurodegeneration, funded by a $10 million grant. - **Traumagel**: A hydrogel applicator designed to quickly stop severe bleeding, with promising results in treating traumatic brain injuries. - **ArmAble Device**: An AI-powered rehabilitation device that utilizes gamified therapy and real-time data analytics to enhance recovery for brain injury patients. - **P110 Peptide Agent**: A treatment tested for normalizing mitochondrial dynamics post-TBI, showing potential for preventing chronic neurodegeneration. - **Cognitive Motor Dissociation Research**: Studies using advanced imaging techniques to identify consciousness in unresponsive patients, raising ethical and clinical questions. - **Rapid Blood Test for TBIs**: A new test developed by Abbott that provides results in 15 minutes, aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment of mild traumatic brain injuries. - **Machine Learning for Concussion Detection**: A model developed to predict concussion status using MRI data. - **NeuroHawk Device**: A low-power radio frequency technology for non-invasive brain scanning, aimed at improving TBI diagnosis and treatment. - **First Responder Device by EMVision**: A portable neurodiagnostic device for use in ambulances to improve outcomes for stroke and TBI. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Funding and Resource Allocation**: Challenges in securing funding for innovative research and development in brain injury medicine. - **Delayed Diagnosis of TBI**: The need for rapid and accurate diagnostic tools to prevent secondary injuries and improve treatment outcomes. - **Chronic Neurodegeneration Post-TBI**: Approximately five million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic neurodegeneration due to TBI, leading to cognitive impairments. - **Access to Advanced Diagnostics**: Traditional imaging methods like CT and MRI can be time-consuming and not always accessible, highlighting the need for innovative solutions in brain injury diagnostics. - **Diagnosis of TBIs**: The difficulty in diagnosing concussions can lead to overlooked injuries, emphasizing the need for better assessment tools. - **Undetected Brain Injuries**: A significant percentage of individuals in the criminal justice system have untreated brain injuries, highlighting the need for better mental health support. - **Long-term Effects of TBIs**: Research indicates that even mild concussions can lead to significant long-term health impacts, necessitating further investigation. - **Need for Personalized Treatment**: Despite extensive research, there remains a lack of precise indicators for personalized treatment and rehabilitation after TBI. - **Standardization in TBI Diagnosis**: The need for a consistent classification system to improve communication and treatment strategies among healthcare providers. - **Medicaid Coverage Gaps**: Recent changes in Medicaid eligibility and disenrollment have affected access to necessary medical care for individuals with brain injuries. - **Need for Early Intervention**: Delaying physical therapy after concussion can lead to poorer outcomes, emphasizing the importance of prompt treatment. - **Long-term Effects of Concussions**: Concerns about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and other neurodegenerative disorders. - **Diagnosis Difficulties**: Challenges in accurately diagnosing concussions due to varying symptoms and presentation. - **Repetitive Head Impacts in Sports**: Research indicates that repeated head impacts, such as those from soccer heading, may lead to neurodegenerative diseases like CTE. - **Public Awareness**: Need for increased recognition of concussion signs and symptoms among athletes and the public. - **Cognitive-Motor Dissociation**: Research indicates that many patients may retain cognitive abilities not reflected in their motor responses, complicating assessments of consciousness. - **Concussion Diagnosis**: Concussions are often difficult to diagnose, and there are concerns about the long-term health risks associated with repeated head injuries. - **Healthcare System Gaps**: Lack of integrated services for patients with overdose-related brain injuries in Canada. - **Funding and Research Environment**: Concerns over grant pauses and cancellations affecting research in pediatric psychology and chronic pain, impacting the future of brain injury research. ## Related Topics [[Spinal Cord Injury Medicine]]