Essays about: "Traumatic brain injury"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 22 essays containing the words Traumatic brain injury.

  1. 11. Protective capabilities of allopregnanolone against induced toxicity in SH-SY5Y cells relative to Alzheimer´s disease.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaceutisk biovetenskap

    Author : Mohamed Mustafa; [2020]
    Keywords : allopregnanolone; neurosteroid; alzheimer s disease; SH-SY5Y; neuroprotection;

    Abstract : When the brain is exposed to a traumatic injury, the brain produces high amounts of neurosteroids like allopregnanolone and progesterone which show protective and neurogenic capacities. Alzheimer’s disease patients also have lower amounts of these neurosteroids in brain tissue. READ MORE

  3. 12. Concussions in Ice Hockey : Accident Reconstructions Using Finite Element Simulations

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Ekant Mishra; [2019]
    Keywords : Concussion; Ice hockey helmet; Accident reconstruction; FE; HBMs;

    Abstract : Ice hockey, one of the most popular sports in the world, is a contact sport that is always associated with huge risks of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) resulting from high-velocity impacts. Although technology in player protection equipment has advanced over the years, mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) like concussion remain prevalent. READ MORE

  4. 13. An experimental analysis regarding neural bases of hand synergies during reach-to-grasp movements

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Alexander Warsi; Jessica Ericsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Traumatic brain injury and diseases causing cortical damage is a global problem. Despite their vast extent, their pathophysiology is poorly understood. It is however known that the loss of motor functions can be regained thanks to adaptive properties of the neuronal system. READ MORE

  5. 14. Cognitive & academic function after Traumatic Brain Injury in school aged children: Documen-tation within medical and school records on problems and recommended support : A Systematic Review

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HLK, CHILD

    Author : Kudzai Ruhukwa; [2018]
    Keywords : systematic literature review; cognitive functioning; traumatic brain injury TBI ; medical records; school records;

    Abstract : Background: Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) has been identified as a crucial public concern, causing interrup-tion in children’s cognitive development, sometimes resulting in permanent impairment or even death. Hence documen-tation in health and school records regarding their functioning or environmental restrictions post injury, seems vital for the facilitation of communication between a child’s systematic and ongoing environment. READ MORE

  6. 15. Friction Modeling in FE Simulation : Identification of Friction Model Parameters in Airbag and Crash Dummy Head Contact through Simulation and Experimental Data Response Correlation

    University essay from KTH/Hållfasthetslära (Avd.)

    Author : Shwana Piroti; Jesper Eriksson; [2018]
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    Abstract : Motor vehicle-traffic accidents are a common cause of traumatic brain injuries, resulting in severe and sustaining disabilities, or even fatality. In an effort to mitigate injuries related to vehicle crashes, various safety systems such as the occupant airbag has been implemented. READ MORE