MLB umpire retires after fourth concussion in five years
Umpires might not be thought to be in the most danger of injury on the baseball field, but Dale Scott knows injuries are part of the job. Throughout his career…
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Houston quarterback’s on-field “seizure” shows the NFL’s concussion protocol is worthless
Any time the NFL comes under fire for its handling of concussions, the league is sure to mention its “concussion protocol” as one of the leading ways it is protecting…
ReadLink between stomach and brain could lead to dangerous “feedback loop” after TBI
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine say they’ve discovered a relationship between the brain and stomach that could reshape how we think about brain injuries. According to…
ReadExpert says the NHL is refusing to take CTE seriously
Over the last decade, increasing public pressure has forced the NFL to begin taking head injuries and chronic traumatic encephalopathy somewhat seriously. They have enacted waves of new rules and…
ReadNew study may explain concussion risk differences in men and women
While male-dominated sports like football and boxing receive most of the attention when it comes to concussions, a growing body of evidence suggests that women actually face significantly more risk…
ReadYoung athletes show subtle brain changes after concussion
With the increasing awareness of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), many are beginning to recognize the long-term risks of playing football. However, two recent studies suggest we may be underestimating the…
ReadA saliva test could predict how long children’s concussion symptoms will last
A simple saliva test may soon be used to test children for concussions and predict how long their symptoms may last, according to a small study published this week in…
ReadCTE confirmed in a living person for the first time
For the first time in history, researchers say they have confirmed a chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) diagnosis in a living person. The specific athlete highlighted in the study was unnamed,…
ReadElite high school football players shrug off concussion concerns
There is no denying that high school football players these days know much more about brain injuries than their predecessors. Between the new concussion-related rules they have to follow, required…
ReadNFL releases comprehensive concussion data from two most recent seasons
The NFL is often far from forthcoming when it involves matters of concussions on the field, but last week they released a treasure trove of data collected from the past…
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