Medicortex Finland Oyj

19/09/2025

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18/09/2025

Partner Violence Can Cause Traumatic Brain Injury

Intimate partner violence (IPV) refers to violence that happens within a relationship. IPV affects approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men, with women more often sustaining serious injuries. Many victims of IPV suffer from blunt force trauma to their face, which can lead to mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).

IPV is an underrecognized public health problem with an economic burden of $3.6 trillion in the USA. It is estimated that 75 % of female IPV survivors may have unrecognized and undiagnosed TBI. Symptoms of IPV-related TBI include memory loss, hearing and vision disturbances, concentration difficulties, and psychiatric problems.

Only about 20 % of women, who report an IPV-related head injury, receive TBI screening or medical care. When left untreated, these head injuries may lead to chronic health problems. Receiving the right treatment on time, increases the chance of recovery and survival from IPV-related injuries. Thus, it is important to raise awareness of IPV and TBI, help victims to navigate local health services, and increase the availability of screening and other diagnostic methods for TBI.

Medicortex Finland Plc is developing a rapid diagnostic test for TBI that can be used at the point-of-care or for self-testing. The test can be done in settings such as shelters or emergency clinics. For more information, please visit www.medicortex.fi

08/09/2025

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04/09/2025

Invest in concussion detection!

Medicortex Finland Oyj in Turku is developing an easy-to-use test to identify whether a blow to the head has caused a concussion. The rapid strip test detects markers of brain damage in urine or saliva.

Use: At home, sports teams’ and cars’ first aid kits, in ambulances, health centres, etc. A huge market worldwide because similar rapid tests are not yet in use, but the current testing method is CT or MRI imaging of the brain in a hospital.

Limited share issue: until 10.9.2025. Investments starting at 500 euros.
Contact us: +358 400 870 366 | medicortex@medicortex.fi | www.medicortex.fi

Please see more information here:

https://medicortex.fi/investors/

Medicortex has a fundraising campaign until 10th of September 2025. The company’s shares can be subscribed for the price of 1€ per share. The minimum investment is 500€.

29/08/2025

Turun Sanomat published an article about the new Israeli patent granted to Medicortex.

Turkulainen biolääkeyhtiö Medicortex kertoo saaneensa Israelissa patentin kehittämälleen menetelmälle ja laitteelle, joita on määrä käyttää aivovammojen diagnosointiin.

29/08/2025

The Challenge of Detecting TBI in Infants

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussions are usually caused by a hit to the head as a result of a fall, sports injury or vehicle crash. In young children, the most common causes of TBI are falls and assault. TBI is the leading cause of disability and death in children ages 0-4 years. Infants and young children with brain injuries might not be able to communicate their symptoms, making diagnosis of TBI difficult.

Symptoms of TBI can vary depending on the extent and location of injury, but typically include headache, nausea/dizziness, sensory problems, and confusion. If there are no clear signs that the child has TBI, the caregiver should pay attention to changes in behavior such as eating, sleeping, or nursing habits, and unusual or easy irritability. The child may also struggle to pay attention, have a low mood, and they may lose interest in their favorite toys or activities.

It is important to notice these symptoms to get the right treatment for the child. TBI has a more severe impact on children, because their brain is still developing. This means that the functional deficits may not be immediately apparent after the injury, but they can create lifetime challenges for living and learning as the child gets older. Therefore, TBI in children is a chronic disease process rather than a one-time event. Children with TBI suffer particularly from impairments in their abilities to think, learn, and develop socially appropriate behaviors. With early diagnosis, the severity of symptoms may decrease.

Medicortex Finland Plc is developing a rapid, easy-to-use, diagnostic test to detect TBI. For more information, please visit: www.medicortex.fi

(This information is based on scientific literature but is not intended as medical advice)

28/08/2025

Medicortex was granted a patent in Israel for company’s innovative method and device for non-invasive detection of TBI.

Medicortex Finland Plc, a biopharmaceutical company focusing on development of diagnostics and drugs for mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), was granted a patent in Israel for company’s innovative method and device for non-invasive detection of TBI.

22/08/2025

זעזוע מוח הוא חבלת ראש טראומטית בעוצמה קלה עד בינונית, הנגרמת מפגיעה ישירה בראש או מתנועת האצה־האטה חדה (למשל בתאונה) שגורמת לרקמת המוח להכות בדופן הגולגולת.
בארה״ב מדווחים על כ־2.5 מיליון מקרי זעזוע מח בשנה, והמספר האמיתי גבוה הרבה יותר, וזאת בשל קושי באבחון.
גורמים עיקריים: נפילות, תאונות אופניים/קורקינט/אופנוע, ספורט אתגרי, תאונות עבודה, ארועי אלימות ופעילות צבאית.
תסמינים: חלקם מיידיים וחלקם מתפתחים בהמשך.
• מיידיים: אובדן הכרה קצר, בלבול, אובדן זיכרון, סחרחורת, כאבי ראש, בחילות והקאות.
• מאוחרים: שינויים במצב רוח, עייפות, איטיות בדיבור ותגובה, קשיי זיכרון, ירידה בקשב וריכוז, בעיות שינה.
אבחון: הערכה רפואית ראשונית, בדיקת נוירולוג לתפקוד קוגניטיבי ומוטורי, ולעיתים הדמיה (CT/MRI).
טיפול: מנוחה והימנעות מפעילות גופנית; במקרים חמורים – השגחה בבית חולים, ובמקרה של דימום מוחי – ניתוח נוירוכירורגי.
סיכונים: חבלות חוזרות, גם קלות, מגבירות סיכון למחלות נוירודגנרטיביות בגיל מבוגר (למשל אצל מתאגרפים ושחקני פוטבול).
מניעה: שימוש בקסדה בעת רכיבה על כל כלי דו־גלגלי.
חברת מדיקורטקס מפתחת ערכת גילוי על בסיס בדיקת שתן או רוק. ( WWW.MEDICORTEX.FI )

המידע הוא כללי ואינו מהווה ייעוץ רפואי, המידע הוא אישי ומבוסס ספרות בלבד

15/08/2025

Concussion: From Symptoms to Diagnosis

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)—commonly known as a concussion—can result in a temporary loss of consciousness lasting up to 30 minutes. Symptoms often appear soon after the injury, but in some cases, they may take days or even weeks to emerge. While the symptoms of mTBI are typically short-lived—resolving within hours or days—they can sometimes persist for months or longer. Importantly, even mild brain injuries may lead to lasting damage, with long-term effects that can progress throughout a person’s life.

Diagnosing mTBI involves a combination of clinical assessments and imaging tests. Healthcare professionals evaluate physical injuries as well as neurological function. One commonly used tool is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), which assesses a patient’s ability to speak, open their eyes, and move. The GCS score ranges from 15 (normal responsiveness) to 3 (unresponsive).

Brain imaging is also frequently used in diagnosis. A Computed Tomography (CT) scan takes X-ray images from multiple angles to create a detailed picture of the brain, which can help identify bleeding or damaged tissue. A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan offers even more detailed images using powerful magnets and radio waves.

In some cases, healthcare providers may also monitor intracranial pressure (ICP). Swelling caused by the injury can increase pressure within the skull, potentially leading to further brain damage if not addressed.

We at Medicortex Finland Plc are developing a simple test for the detection of mTBI from saliva or urine. More information at: www.medicortex.fi


-This post is based on scientific information but is not intended as medical advice-

11/08/2025

Electric scooter riders have a higher risk of injury than cyclists

Electric scooters (e-scooters) have become an increasingly popular form of transportation during the past few years. Rental e-scooters are widely available and affordable, which makes them very popular especially with younger people. As a result, e-scooter accidents have also become commonplace.

Seitakari et al. compared e-scooter and bicycle injuries that required hospital care between the years 2022 and 2023 in Helsinki. They found that the incidence of e-scooter accidents was 7.8 per 100,000 trips, whereas that of bicycle accidents was only 2.2. Even with the estimated ten-fold more bicycle trips made, the relative risk of ending up in the emergency room was still 3.6 times higher when riding an e-scooter.

In the study they noted that e-scooter riders are often younger and use helmets much less than cyclists (only 4 % of e-scooter riders vs. 28 % of cyclists). They also found that it is slightly more common for e-scooter accidents to happen at night, and a lot more common for the e-scooter rider to be under the influence. Additionally, differences in injury type and location between e-scooter and bicycle riders were discovered. For example, e-scooter riders suffered more head and neck traumas, while cyclists got more upper extremity and torso injuries.

In conclusion, it seems to be over three times more likely to get in an accident when riding an e-scooter compared to a bicycle. Some restrictions on e-scooter riding, like night-time speed limitations, have already been imposed, but clearly there is still a lot to improve in e-scooter safety. A good place to start could be to raise awareness on helmet use and provide helmets for the e-scooter renters.

Medicortex Finland Plc is developing a quick diagnostic test for point-of-injury detection of traumatic brain injury. For more information, please visit www.medicortex.fi.

Reference: Seitakari L, Pakarinen O, Harjola V-P, Castrén M, Vasara H. Comparing the characteristics of electric scooter and bicycle injuries: a retrospective cohort study. Sci Rep. 2025 Jul 29;15(1):27599. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-12627-x. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12307889/

31/07/2025

Possible link between TBI and criminal behaviour

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when the brain is damaged by external forces, usually by an impact to the head. The injury to the brain can result in a variety of symptoms and can also lead to long lasting or even permanent changes in the brain and personality. Now studies suggest that there could be a connection between alterations in the brain caused by TBI and developing criminal behaviour.

TBI often results in cognitive defects in memory, attention span, planning, and problem-solving. In addition, deficits in emotional regulation like irritability and antisocial behaviour are common. Injuries to the frontal lobe can cause impulsiveness, aggression, and problems with self-control and moral decision-making. These cognitive and personality issues might increase the risk of offending, as they can lead to poor choices, social isolation and being drawn to shady groups, or even violent outbursts.

Kids and teenagers are especially susceptible to permanent changes in their brain chemistry caused by TBI. Suffering a TBI during critical developmental stages disrupts emotional and social development, and brain injuries during adolescence often impair impulse control and judgment. As young people are more vulnerable to bad influence and to developing harmful habits, and childhood is also a risk period for acquiring TBI, those affected have a bigger risk of participating in criminal activities later in life.

Multiple studies have found that prisoners have much higher rates of TBI than the general population. Moreover, some of the most prominent serial killers have a history of brain injury. Of course, this correlation between TBI and criminal behaviour does not directly translate to causation. Not every felon has suffered a brain injury and not everyone who gets a TBI starts committing crimes. However, these findings could be used to identify TBI patients at risk of drifting to criminal path and to offer them early interventions and comprehensive support, which in turn could possibly lead to reduced crime rates.

References:
Is there a link between brain injury and criminal behaviour? | - Times of India https://share.google/k3bhs6DC21MISov1E
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bjpsych-open/article/head-injuries-and-serial-killers-explore-the-link-between-head-trauma-and-criminal-behaviour/3032AF52936BE574C4A36C7B4E1A8FED
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6171742/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10456231/
https://www.crimetraveller.org/2017/01/traumatic-brain-injury-criminal-behaviour/

04/06/2025

Brain injury in young children is difficult to detect

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion is usually caused by a hit to the head as a result of a fall, sports injury or vehicle crash. In young children, the most common causes of TBI are falls and assault. TBI is the leading cause of disability and death in children ages 0-4 years. Infants and young children with brain injuries might not be able to communicate their symptoms, making diagnosis of TBI difficult.

Symptoms of TBI can vary depending on the extent and location of injury, but typically include headache, nausea/dizziness, sensory problems, and confusion. If there are no clear signs that the child has TBI, the caregiver should pay attention to changes in behavior such as eating, sleeping, or nursing habits, and unusual or easy irritability. The child may also struggle to pay attention, have a low mood, and they may lose interest in their favorite toys or activities.

It is important to notice these symptoms to get the right treatment for the child. TBI has a more severe impact on children, because their brain is still developing. This means that the functional deficits may not be immediately apparent after the injury, but they can create lifetime challenges for living and learning as the child gets older. Therefore, TBI in children is a chronic disease process rather than a one-time event. Children with TBI suffer particularly from impairments in their abilities to think, learn, and develop socially appropriate behaviors. With early diagnosis, the severity of symptoms may decrease.

Medicortex Finland Plc is developing a rapid, easy-to-use, diagnostic test to detect TBI. For more information, please visit: www.medicortex.fi



(This information is based on scientific literature but is not intended as medical advice)