CTE confirmed in college athlete’s death by suicide
We previously wrote a blog about Kosta Karageorge right after his tragic death in 2014. Karageorge was an Ohio State football player and former wrestler whose life ended with a self-inflicted…
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Blast wave exposure in combat linked to PTSD
A study published on Thursday in The Lancet Neurology has linked tissue damage to blast injuries, further connecting PTSD to changes in the brain and not solely a psychological response…
ReadNeuroNotes Celebrates 11 Years
NeuroNotes has been publishing since July 27, 2005. We didn’t realize that until recently with numerous comments on posts written many years ago still coming in and generating interest. Some…
ReadCraig Phillips Provides Support for Individuals with Brain Injury
Craig Phillips is always thinking of how he can better serve those with brain injury and their loved ones. As Craig has pointed out, one of the most frustrating aspects…
ReadFormer NHL “Enforcer” lives with multiple concussions aftermath
Stephen Peat, 36, is another former NHL player living with the problems created by his multiple concussions. Peat last played in the 2005-6 season. Known as an “enforcer”, Peat suffers…
ReadMaybe it’s not just “a bump to your head”
In a recent poll conducted by National Public Radio (NPR) one in four people have experienced a concussion. Almost 80% sought medical treatment and a significant number of people experienced…
ReadNevada enacts brain health program for licensed fighters
Nevada Athletic Commission is enacting legislation requiring all licensed fighters to undergo routine testing to assess their brain health. This program is unique in its requirements and can serve as…
ReadChyna’s brain to be studied for CTE
Chyna’s brain will be studied by Bennet Omalu,MD according to a spokesperson, Anthony Anzalo. Chyna, or Joan Lauer, was known for her role as one of the first women in…
ReadCraig J. Phillips Publishes his Seventh eBook
Our friend Craig J. Phillips has been busy! Craig recently reached out to us to share several free resources. Craig survived a severe traumatic brain injury resulting from an open skull…
ReadNRIO selected in Top 10 Brain Injury Hospitals in Toronto and Ontario
The Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute of Ontario (NRIO) was selected by Lerner’s to the top 10 brain injury rehabilitation hospitals in the Toronto and Ontario (Canada) region. It’s an exclusive list…
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