jetsons Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190530101157.htm Science News from research organizations Concussion symptoms reversed by magnetic therapy Date: May 30, 2019 Source: University of Saskatchewan Summary: Concussion symptoms -- such as loss of balance and ability to walk straight -- can be reversed by a new type of magnetic stimulation. Share: FULL STORY Concussion symptoms -- such as loss of balance, hazy comprehension, sleep disturbance and ability to walk straight -- can be reversed by a new type of magnetic stimulation, research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) shows. Magnetic stimulation using a laptop-style device for 20 minutes per day improved the ability of rodents with concussion to walk in a straight line, navigate a maze, run on a wheel, and perform cognitive tests, according to research published in the Journal of Neurotrauma. "Concussion is a major health concern effecting all sections of society from children whose brain is still developing to older people suffering falls," said Professor Changiz Taghibiglou, who led the research. "The beauty of this therapy is not only that it is effective, but that it is non-invasive, easy to use and cost-effective." The USask team also found evidence that Low Frequency Magnetic Simulation could potentially protect the brain from future degeneration, a risk following serious concussions. Concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a major public health concern and can be caused by sports injuries, motor-vehicle accidents, falls and other head trauma. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 10 million people per year are affected by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In Canada, 160,000 people suffer from brain injuries annually, with over 1.5 million Canadians living with the consequences. Income lost from disabilities related to brain injuries in Canada is predicted to rise from $7.3billion to $8.2 billion between 2011 and 2031. Concussion can also cause severe headaches and hamper a person's ability to think straight and perform day-to-day tasks. Within four days of treatment, rodents with repeated concussion had their ability to perform a variety of cognition and motor tests restored to almost normal levels. Their bodyclocks, governing sleep patterns, which can be thrown out of sync by concussion, were also restored to their normal function. In the next stages of the research program, the USask team plans to conduct longer-term tests on rodents, followed by human trials. The mice were exposed to low levels of magnetic stimulation, which mimic the way brain waves oscillate. Mice with concussion that had not been treated were unable to perform the behavioral and neurological tasks, which included running on a wheel without falling off. Taghibiglou also found that certain proteins, which are important to protect the brain from various neurological conditions, were restored to their normal level by the low-frequency magnetic stimulation. The proteins protect neurons and halt the progression of post-concussion inflammation and neurodegeneration. Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to adverse effects of brain injuries as their brains are still developing into their early 20s. "Traumatic brain injury is a clinical condition that poses significant challenges to patients, families and health professionals," said Dr. Yanbo Zhang (M.D), professor of psychiatry in USask's College of Medicine, and co-author of the paper. "Patients can suffer long- lasting cognitive impairments, emotional and behavioural changes. Currently, we do not have effective treatment to improve the cognitive impairment. Low frequency magnetic stimulation provides a novel option for concussion treatment. It is portable, non-invasive and affordable." The brain injury research was funded by Canada's Department of National Defence, the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, and the College of Medicine ComRAD fund. Story Source: Materials provided by University of Saskatchewan. Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Journal Reference: Sathiya Sekar, Yanbo Zhang, Hajar Miranzadeh Mahabadi, Amirhassan Parvizi, Changiz Taghibiglou. Low Field Magnetic Stimulation Restores Cognitive and Motor Functions in the Mouse Model of Repeated Traumatic Brain Injury: Role of Cellular Prion Protein. Journal of Neurotrauma, 2019; DOI: 10.1089/neu.2018.5918 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Concussion, fixed. Memory, erased. ?♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Miss Lonelyhearts Posted June 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2019 How do they give the rats the concussions 3 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Miss Lonelyhearts said: How do they give the rats the concussions they force them to play football for 5 years. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 24 minutes ago, Miss Lonelyhearts said: How do they give the rats the concussions Not sure, none of them are talking. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Id think they have a little bat they whack them with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I'm picturing "Whack a mole" .Seriously though, I woke up one morning and found a ball python in my sink (Florida go figure).Was going to keep it till I found out they liked fresh food (which involved grabbing the mouse by the tail and an edge of a table to knock it out) I couldn't do it so I gave the snake away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike135 Posted June 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Miss Lonelyhearts said: How do they give the rats the concussions 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBowles Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Miss Lonelyhearts said: How do they give the rats the concussions Supposedly @RutgersJetFan Is a total badass, maybe they have him punch them in the head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 37 minutes ago, Mike135 said: Hahahahaha. Classic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Okay then how do they administer the test 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TuscanyTile2 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 5 hours ago, Joe W. Namath said: Id think they have a little bat they whack them with. I would guess that really is how they do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 5 hours ago, Snook said: I'm picturing "Whack a mole" .Seriously though, I woke up one morning and found a ball python in my sink (Florida go figure).Was going to keep it till I found out they liked fresh food (which involved grabbing the mouse by the tail and an edge of a table to knock it out) I couldn't do it so I gave the snake away. Didn't something like that just happen in Florida except the ball python was in the guy's toilet. He lifted the seat and it bit his hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 This is pretty wild hopefully it works. Seems like an odd premise though brain trauma so let's put a magnet on your head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungaman Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 They make them watch Jets football (or Knicks basketball,) and by the end of each game, the rodents are repeatedly bashing their own heads on the floor in front of them. Like I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SAR I Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I couldn't care less about the concussions; I just want helmets in alternate base colors. SAR I 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 1 hour ago, SAR I said: I couldn't care less about the concussions; Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAR I Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 The average NFL salary is $2.7 million dollars per year. They get paid an insane amount of money because there is an expectation of physical debilitation and a short career as a result. I certainly don’t wish for concussed players but high reward comes with high risk. SAR I 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 On 6/1/2019 at 1:48 PM, TuscanyTile2 said: Didn't something like that just happen in Florida except the ball python was in the guy's toilet. He lifted the seat and it bit his hand. Yeah, that's why I put the Florida reference in there. Haven't had an alligator in my house or pool yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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