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TBI and Neurodegeneration
A 1-credit course examining the relationship between traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative processes affecting long-term brain health.
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Course Description
Traumatic brain injury can have lasting effects on neurological function and long-term brain health. In this session, Nathan Keiser examines the relationship between traumatic brain injury and the development of neurodegenerative processes. Participants will explore how mechanical forces associated with brain trauma can disrupt neural networks and initiate inflammatory and metabolic changes within the brain. The lecture also reviews emerging research suggesting that repeated or severe head injuries may increase vulnerability to progressive neurological disorders later in life. By understanding the mechanisms linking brain injury to neurodegeneration, clinicians can better recognize long-term risks and develop strategies to support neurological recovery and resilience. This session emphasizes the importance of early recognition, ongoing monitoring, and comprehensive care for individuals with a history of traumatic brain injury.
What you’ll learn:
- Understand the neurological mechanisms underlying traumatic brain injury.
- Recognize how brain trauma may contribute to neurodegenerative processes.
- Identify biological responses such as neuroinflammation following brain injury.
- Explore clinical indicators of long-term neurological decline after TBI.
- Apply strategies to support brain health in patients with prior head trauma.
Components
Educational Syllabus
- Topic 1 – Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- An overview of traumatic brain injury and its immediate neurological effects.
- Topic 2 – Mechanisms of Brain Injury and Repair
- Explore how traumatic forces disrupt neural tissue, cellular signaling, and brain network function.
- Topic 3 – Neuroinflammation and Secondary Injury
- Examine how inflammatory responses following brain trauma may influence long-term neurological outcomes.
- Topic 4 – Links Between TBI and Neurodegeneration
- Review research investigating how traumatic brain injury may contribute to later neurodegenerative processes.
- Topic 5 – Clinical Signs of Progressive Neurological Dysfunction
- Understand symptoms that may indicate ongoing neurological decline following head injury.
- Topic 6 – Implications for Long-Term Brain Health
- Discover how clinicians can monitor and manage patients with a history of brain trauma to support neurological resilience.
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TBI and Neurodegeneration
A 1-credit course examining the relationship between traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative processes affecting long-term brain health.
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