Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative tauopathy caused by repetitive head injury. Although it has chiefly been studied in contact sport participants, anyone who experiences repetitive head injury is at risk of CTE. In 2018, the Australian Sports Brain Bank was established to support the study of CTE in Australia.
The nature of sleep architecture during post-traumatic amnesia following traumatic brain injury
24 March 2021
Research papers, Neurotrauma
Author(s): Bianca Fedele
Sleep disturbance and fatigue are common, persisting consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Disturbances to sleep often emerge in the early stages after TBI and whilst patients are in a...
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury in Females: A State-of-the-Art Summary and Future Directions
1 January 2021
Research papers, Concussion, Neurotrauma
Author(s): Eve M. Valera, PhD; Annie-Lori C. Joseph, BA; Katherine Snedaker, LCSW; Matthew J. Breiding, PhD; Courtney L. Robertson, MD; Angela Colantonio, PhD; Harvey Levin, PhD; Mary Jo Pugh, PhD; Deborah Yurgelun-Todd, PhD; Rebekah Mannix, MD, MPH; Jeffrey J. Bazarian, MD; L. Christine Turtzo, MD, PhD; Lyn S. Turkstra, PhD; Lisa Begg, DrPH; Diana M. Cummings, PhD; Patrick S. F. Bellgowan, PhD
In this report, we identify existing issues and challenges related to research on traumatic brain injury in females and provide future directions for research.
The Neuropsychology of Traumatic Brain Injury: Looking Back, Peering Ahead
5 October 2017
Research papers, Concussion, Neurotrauma
Author(s): Yeates, K., Levin, H., & Ponsford, J. (2017).
The past 50 years have been a period of exciting progress in neuropsychological research on traumatic brain injury (TBI). Neuropsychologists and neuropsychological testing have played a critical role in these...
Repeated mild traumatic brain injury: Potential mechanisms of damage
1 July 2017
Research papers, Concussion, Neurotrauma
Author(s): Fehily, B & Fitzgerald, M.
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) represents a significant public healthcare concern, accounting for the majority of all head injuries. While symptoms are generally transient, some patients go on to experience...
Strategies to limit dysmyelination during secondary degeneration following neurotrauma
11 July 2014
Research papers, Neurotrauma
Author(s): Fitzgerald M
Following trauma to the central nervous system (CNS), cells in the lesion site die rapidly. In addition, neurons and glia beyond the initial lesion are vulnerable.
The impact of neurotrauma on society: an international perspective
21 January 2007
Research papers, Neurotrauma
Author(s): Reilly, P
Neurotrauma, in many countries and particularly in the younger age group kills more people than AIDS or cancer but unlike these diseases the causes are known and it is preventable....
Connectivity Lived Experience Advisory Group
If you are passionate about improving outcomes of traumatic brain injury and shaping the future direction of this field, we want to hear from you.
Join Us
If you have lived experience of traumatic brain injury including concussion or care for someone who has, you may want to consider joining our Lived Experience Advisory Group. Your contribution will help clinicians, researchers and the community gain a deeper understanding of TBI. Your time and effort will help make a lasting impact on all those affected by traumatic brain injury.
Want to know more?Partnership opportunities
Be Part of the Solution. Connectivity is seeking to establish close and long term relationships with funding organisations to promote the prevention and control of the disease and disease processes that occur following TBI.
Become a partner
Connectivity Founding Supporters
