RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTS

Brain Injury Research & News

Accessible coverage of traumatic brain injury, concussion, rehabilitation, prevention, public-health data, and emerging scientific developments.

EDITORIAL APPROACH

Research Needs Context, Not Hype

Brain Injury Journal should explain what a study found, how it was conducted, what its limitations are, and what the findings do — and do not — mean for readers. Avoid turning early or limited findings into treatment claims.

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Person discussing long-term care and recovery after traumatic brain injury

Is Traumatic Brain Injury a Chronic Condition? Why the Conversation Is Changing

August 14, 2026

Traumatic brain injury is often described as an event: a fall, crash, sports collision, blast, or other impact happens, the injury is diagnosed, treatment begins,

Young athlete discussing return to sports after concussion with a healthcare professional

Return to Sports After Concussion: What Athletes and Parents Should Know in 2026

August 14, 2026

Athletes often want one answer after a concussion: “When can I play again?” The safest answer is not based on a calendar date alone. Returning

Older adult receiving a medical evaluation for concussion after a fall

Concussion in Older Adults: Why Falls and Mild TBI Can Be Harder to Recognize

August 14, 2026

A fall that seems minor can have serious consequences for an older adult, particularly when the head is struck. Concussion, also called mild traumatic brain

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Research Topics to Watch

Organize coverage around clear areas so readers can understand where a development fits.

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Traumatic Brain Injury Science

Mechanisms of injury, biomarkers, imaging, recovery patterns, and long-term outcomes.

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Concussion Research

Assessment, recovery, sports-related concussion, return-to-activity research, and prevention.

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Rehabilitation

Physical, cognitive, speech-language, occupational, psychological, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation research.

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Prevention & Public Health

Injury prevention, surveillance, population data, safety, and public-health guidance.

HOW WE COVER RESEARCH

A Better Way to Read Health Headlines

Each research article should help readers separate evidence from speculation.

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What Was Studied

Identify the population, study design, intervention or exposure, and outcomes.

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What the Results Show

Explain the main findings in plain language without overstating certainty.

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What the Study Cannot Prove

Call out important limitations, uncertainty, conflicts, and whether findings are preliminary.

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What It Means for Readers

Provide context while avoiding individualized diagnosis or treatment advice.

PRIMARY & AUTHORITATIVE SOURCES

Start With Strong Sources

Use primary research and established health agencies whenever possible.

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PubMed

Search biomedical and life-sciences literature from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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NINDS

Neurological disorder information and research from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

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CDC

Traumatic brain injury, concussion, prevention, surveillance, and public-health resources.

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ClinicalTrials.gov

Public database of clinical studies and research participation information.

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