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"Ibogaine: A Promising Psychedelic for Healing Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gizmodo

A small study has shown that a single dose of the psychedelic drug ibogaine, combined with magnesium, significantly improved symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and cognitive functions in military veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The research, which involved 30 special ops veterans, suggests that ibogaine may interact with various neurotransmitter systems and support brain cell growth and rewiring. Despite ibogaine being a Schedule I controlled substance in the U.S., the positive findings from the study, published in Nature Medicine, indicate the need for larger, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials to further investigate its potential as a therapeutic drug for TBI and other neuropsychiatric conditions.

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"Breakthrough Foam Helmet Liner Proven to Reduce Brain Injuries by 30-Fold"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Slashdot

Source: Slashdot

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a new helmet liner made from a lightweight foam of carbon nanotubes that is significantly more effective at absorbing impact energy than current helmet liners. This new material could greatly reduce the likelihood of concussions in military personnel and athletes by handling both linear and rotational kinetic energy forces without relying on sliding layers, which can fail under severe compression. The foam works through a unique deformation mechanism that allows it to dissipate energy more effectively, showing 30 times higher energy dissipation than traditional foams. The findings are published in the journal Experimental Mechanics.

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