Clinical Updates In Brain Injury Science Today

Dr. Anne Bunner discusses a study about early predictors of long-term outcomes following blast-related concussion. Publication discussed: MacDonald C.L., Barber, J., Jordan, M., Johnson, A.M., Dikmen, S., Fann, J.R., & Temkin N. (2017). Early clinical predictors of 5-year outcome after concussive blast traumatic brain injury. JAMA Neurology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2017.0143. PubMed link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28459953 Link to interview with study’s lead author: http://www.kgw.com/news/health/study-highlights-struggle-of-soldiers-who-suffer-brain-injuries/441539619 CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. We discuss the latest research on traumatic brain injury (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tools, go to dvbic.dcoe.mil or email us at info@dvbic.org. The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter