Archive for September, 2013
By jasonmaddox On September 17th, 2013
There have been some new ideas coming out the VA Mental Health Summits currently being conducted by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) across the United States. One that is particularly…
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By Paul Stone On September 13th, 2013
One of the biggest hurdles in preventing serious brain injury or impairment from brain injury in younger athletes is getting them to report their own injuries or symptoms. A study…
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By jasonmaddox On September 13th, 2013
Last month, I attended a lecture given by Dr. Bo Burns, an ER doctor at Hillcrest Medical Center here in Tulsa. The topic was street drugs ranging from bath salts…
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By Paul Stone On September 12th, 2013
One of the biggest challenges health care professionals face when diagnosing concussions is the lack of objective diagnostic methods available. While new tools are coming out that aim to improve…
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By jasonmaddox On September 12th, 2013
Here on our NeuroNotes blog, we have been writing quite a bit about the effects of concussion, and specifically about concussion resulting from participation in sports activities. A crucial piece…
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By Paul Stone On September 10th, 2013
New Hampshire officials released a statement last Wednesday saying they are closely monitoring eight patients who may have been exposed to a deadly brain disease. Surgical equipment used on these…
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By Paul Stone On September 9th, 2013
The college and professional football seasons are now underway, and with them the debate about concussion safety and treatment in sports returns to the forefront of many peoples’ minds. President…
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By jasonmaddox On September 9th, 2013
I have always been a reader of the New Yorker and once in a great while there is an article which crosses over from my pleasure reading into my professional…
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By jasonmaddox On September 9th, 2013
It’s been no secret that the Veterans Health Administration has been overwhelmed. This challenge and increased media attention has brought about much needed changes. Though there are still some major…
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By Paul Stone On September 6th, 2013
As we head into Autumn, the majority of both sports and brain injury discussions remains firmly centered around football. High school football is a big Friday night draw across the…
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