Characterizing Possible Acute Brain Injury in Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence: A Retrospective Chart Review

Adhikari, Shambhu Prasad; Maldonado-Rodriguez, Naomi; Smiley, Sara Catherine; Lewis, Christopher Douglas; Horst, Mackenzie Dawn; Lai, Chi Wang Jeffrey; Matthews, Natalie L; Mason, Karen; Varto, Hannah; Donkelaar, Paul

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“…While repeated head trauma is commonly linked to contact sports such as football and boxing, it is also evident in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV). Thirty to 94% of women experiencing IPV report at least a single brain injury, with an estimated 80–90% of women sustaining injuries to the head and neck ( 10 , 11 ). Those who experience brain injuries from IPV may report chronic cognitive impairments in memory and learning ( 12 ).…”

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Recent insights from non-mammalian models of brain injuries: an emerging literature

Katchur,

Notterman

2024

Front. Neurol.

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major global health concern and is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Repetitive TBIs (rTBIs), commonly observed in contact sports, military service, and intimate partner violence (IPV), pose a significant risk for long-term sequelae. To study the long-term consequences of TBI and rTBI, researchers have typically used mammalian models to recapitulate brain injury and neurodegenerative phenotypes. However, there are several limitations to these models, including: (1) lengthy observation periods, (2) high cost, (3) difficult genetic manipulations, and (4) ethical concerns regarding prolonged and repeated injury of a large number of mammals. Aquatic vertebrate model organisms, including Petromyzon marinus (sea lampreys), zebrafish (Danio rerio), and invertebrates, Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), and Drosophila melanogaster (Drosophila), are emerging as valuable tools for investigating the mechanisms of rTBI and tauopathy. These non-mammalian models offer unique advantages, including genetic tractability, simpler nervous systems, cost-effectiveness, and quick discovery-based approaches and high-throughput screens for therapeutics, which facilitate the study of rTBI-induced neurodegeneration and tau-related pathology. Here, we explore the use of non-vertebrate and aquatic vertebrate models to study TBI and neurodegeneration. Drosophila, in particular, provides an opportunity to explore the longitudinal effects of mild rTBI and its impact on endogenous tau, thereby offering valuable insights into the complex interplay between rTBI, tauopathy, and neurodegeneration. These models provide a platform for mechanistic studies and therapeutic interventions, ultimately advancing our understanding of the long-term consequences associated with rTBI and potential avenues for intervention.

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Recent insights from non-mammalian models of brain injuries: an emerging literature

Katchur,

Notterman

2024

Front. Neurol.

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Effects of Intimate Partner Violence-Related Strangulation on Women Who Report a Disability and Received Forensic Nursing Services

Berishaj,

McDonald,

Parkhill

2024

Violence Against Women

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Data on effects of strangulation in victims with a disability are lacking despite this population experiencing intimate partner violence at higher rates than women without a disability. A retrospective review was conducted on medical records of patients seeking care at a community-based, forensic nurse examiner program following an intimate partner violence-related strangulation event. The presence of disability was not associated with differences in reporting other types of victimization, additional abusive events, perpetrator characteristics, strangulation actions, or injury findings. Patients with a disability were more likely to report experiencing anoxic, hypoxic, and other physical symptoms following strangulation compared to patients without a disability.

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Characterizing Possible Acute Brain Injury in Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence: A Retrospective Chart Review

Cited by 2 publications

References 27 publications

Recent insights from non-mammalian models of brain injuries: an emerging literature

Recent insights from non-mammalian models of brain injuries: an emerging literature

Effects of Intimate Partner Violence-Related Strangulation on Women Who Report a Disability and Received Forensic Nursing Services

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