Domestic violence survivors show similar brain trauma to professional athletes, Australian-first study finds
Study into intimate partner violence finds strangulation and head impacts increase risk of long-term memory loss and cognitive disabilitiesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian-first study has strengthened evidence that intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain injuries, leading to memory loss, learning disabilities and other long-term cognitive problems.A Monash University study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma found that survivors of domestic violence who experienced repeated head impacts or non-fatal strangulation were more likely to show behavioural and cognitive changes, including impaired memory, seizures and slurred speech. Continue reading...
Study into intimate partner violence finds strangulation and head impacts increase risk of long-term memory loss and cognitive disabilities
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An Australian-first study has strengthened evidence that intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain injuries, leading to memory loss, learning disabilities and other long-term cognitive problems.
A Monash University study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma found that survivors of domestic violence who experienced repeated head impacts or non-fatal strangulation were more likely to show behavioural and cognitive changes, including impaired memory, seizures and slurred speech. Continue reading...
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