Publications by authors named "Mekyna R Hall"
Neuroscience
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a widespread issue globally, particularly among military personnel, with a lack of effective treatments and understanding.
- Post-injury alcohol consumption has been shown to impair memory and may exacerbate brain damage, but this link hasn't been thoroughly investigated.
- In a study combining mild TBI and alcohol drinking, early alcohol intake improved short-term memory, while prolonged drinking worsened long-term memory and increased oxidative stress, suggesting that alcohol could complicate recovery from brain injuries.
