When COVID-19 first reared its head back in 2019, it brought with it a slew of strange symptoms beyond just respiratory problems. One of the most puzzling symptoms in those early days was something called "brain fog" — cognitive issues like confusion, forgetfulness, and trouble focusing ..read more

 A generative artificial intelligence (AI) model that can analyze the narrative accounts of women who have undergone recent childbirth has shown the ability to accurately screen for post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD), a study by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system has found. By exploring the capabilities and shortcomings of several models from OpenAI, including ChatGPT, the researchers identified a version that offers rich insights into maternal mental health following traumatic childbirth ..read more

Minibrains grown in the lab may help explain why concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) raise people's risk of dementia. In a new study, published Thursday (April 4) in the journal Cell Stem Cell, scientists reported the results of an experiment in which they blasted these lab-grown models of the human brain — known as cerebral organoids — with high-intensity ultrasonic waves. The waves were intended to mimic damage to brain cells induced by severe traumatic brain injuries ..read more

Dr. Avindra Nath spends his days surrounded by brains. His goal: learning all he can about how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, affects brain tissue, potentially leading to long-term symptoms of the virus. "The involvement of the brain is quite extensive," said Nath, a researcher at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. The brains he studies come from Covid-19 patients who died suddenly, and were all donated by family members ..read more

The American Legion issued a letter of support this week to Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., for his work on behalf of H.R. 5633, Veteran Suicide Prevention Act. The legislation would mandate the examination and disclosure of vital information regarding opioids, psychotropic medications and other relevant factors in veteran suicide cases. It would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include data on combat experience, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and military sexual trauma in its annual report. “This bill represents a crucial step toward a more thorough u ..read more

Researchers from Boston University’s School of Medicine have identified an inflammatory protein circulating in spinal fluid that may reflect the presence of CTE in patients’ brains ..read more

Vontae Davis, the former NFL cornerback who made two Pro Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts and memorably retired at halftime of his final game, was found dead by police Monday at his home in South Florida, according to authorities ..read more

With key long COVID trials yet to yield results, people with the condition are trying to change how clinical trials are done ..read more

The world’s most powerful MRI machine has started proving its worth, by scanning living human brains. The resulting images give an ultra high resolution glimpse into the brain, which will help us better understand the nature of consciousness and treat neurodegenerative diseases ..read more

A  highly decorated former army bomb disposal officer has accused the British Army of dishing out antidepressants to soldiers with PTSD too easily. Retired Major Wayne Owers, who was given the drug after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), told the Telegraph: "The MOD dishes out antidepressants far too easily in my opinion. My dose was increased three times because my body just got used to them ..read more