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Filter by:Concussions are consequences of inopportune interactions between an impact force and the head that causes the head (and brain) to move too rapidly. This project involves two parts. 1. The outcome of head-impact depends upon the force and the biomechanical properties of the head-and-neck. Modern microelectrical mechanical systems (MEMS) head-impact sensors only measure the physical parameters of external forces. The researchers have developed a next-generation smart MEMS sensor fortified with artificial intelligence (AI) that can help define a personalized concussive threshold. The researchers sensor machine-learns the biomechanical properties of the participant's head-and-neck and accurately determines the likelihood for concussive injuries. The researchers first goal is to field-test the sensor in soccer players. 2. Researchers hypothesize that an increase in neck stiffness should reduce concussive risks. The researchers have developed a training protocol that involves a conditioned response (CR) to increase neck stiffness during a head-impact event and thereby decrease concussion risk. The Researchers have also developed technology to monitor neck stiffness. The smart sensor is fully integrated into the training protocol and monitors the neck stiffness to validate the effectiveness of the training. The second goal is to optimize and finalize our training protocol and conduct a field-test in soccer players.
A prospective clinical trial on trauma patients with increased intracranial pressure(ICP) applied for decompressive craniectomy to lower ICP
Intracranial pressure (ICP) is defined as the pressure inside the skull, and therefore, the pressure inside the brain tissue and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The relationship between CSF and intracranial blood volumes is described by the Monroe Kellie doctrine; because the brain is incompressible, when the skull is intact, the sum of the volumes of brain, CSF, and intracranial blood is constant.