NFL Concussion Policy Investigation Leads To Protocol Changes
In the lead up to the latest NFL season, the league touted changes to their concussion policy aimed at improving detection of injuries on the field and removing players suspected…
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What Is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?
If you’ve heard about the “concussion crisis” in the NFL or the long-term risks of traumatic brain injury, you’ve likely heard of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). It is the boogeyman…
ReadGrowing Evidence Shows Domestic Abuse Survivors Face High TBI Risk
When the topic of traumatic brain injury comes up these days, it is almost always in relation to football and the risk of long-term brain damage to players. But, TBI…
ReadCongressional Committee Questions The N.H.L.’s Management of Brain Injuries
The National Hockey League has made several rule changes to better prevent concussions within the sport in recent years, but the House’s Committee on Energy and Commerce is still concerned…
ReadHigh-Tech Goggles Could Diagnose Concussions Without Baseline Testing
Over the past few years, several unique tests have emerged that can help diagnose concussions accurately and reliably. Each test has its strengths and weaknesses, but these tests have made…
ReadFemale Athletes May Not Be Reporting Concussions When They Happen
Despite increased education efforts, one of the biggest challenges in the fight to prevent concussions in sports is changing the culture itself. Far too often, players will choose to hide…
ReadNearly Symptom-less Dale Earnhardt Jr. Returns To The Racetrack
After months of rehabilitation from a brain injury, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will finally be appearing at major racing events this weekend – though he won’t be racing. The famous driver…
ReadA Record Number of Teens Are Being Diagnosed With Concussions
The number of concussion diagnoses made every year has reached record highs in the past few years, according to a new report from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The numbers…
ReadThe Link Between PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury Keeps Getting Stronger
Doctors and scientists have believed a link exists between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) since the two conditions became the signature injuries of veterans returning from…
ReadWhat Parents Need To Know About Concussions
As the fall sports season kicks into high gear, you can expect to see some stunning throws, unbelievable catches, and devastating hits in high school and college football stadiums across…
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