MRI Identifies Severity of Brain InjuryMRI Identifies Severity of Brain Injury

A study published in the October issue of Brain used MRI technology to measure structural changes that occur in the brain following injury. More specifically, the researchers used diffusion tension imaging to observe the integrity of the brain's white matter. They were able to link structural changes in this area to cognitive deficits related to thinking, memory, and attention. The technology could prove to be a useful tool in assessing injuries that occur in athletes as well as in the battlefield.