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By Paul Stone On July 30th, 2018
The discovery two compounds could form the basis for a future traumatic brain injury treatment, according to a 10-year-long study published in the journal Neurobiology of Disease. “I think that…
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By Paul Stone On July 25th, 2018
A “typical” concussion is a mild injury that resolves within a week or two. However, distinguishing between a mild concussion or more severe traumatic brain injury with severe complications is…
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By Paul Stone On July 23rd, 2018
Racing legend Don Schumacher and all seven members of the Don Schumacher Racing team have pledged to donate their brains to the Concussion Legacy Foundation in hopes of advancing research…
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By Paul Stone On July 20th, 2018
A new small study suggests athletes with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may face unique challenges after a concussion, including increased risk of developing depression and anxiety symptoms. According to the findings,…
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By Paul Stone On July 17th, 2018
In the past year, more than 15% of all high schoolers have experienced at least one concussion, according to a new CDC report highlighting the prevalence of brain injuries in…
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By Paul Stone On July 11th, 2018
It’s not a World Cup without several shocking scenes that highlight how little FIFA really cares about concussions. This year’s international competition has already been criticized for incidents where players…
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By Paul Stone On July 9th, 2018
Weight changes are common after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), but new research indicates becoming overweight or obese after a moderate to severe TBI also raises the risk of chronic…
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By Paul Stone On July 5th, 2018
It seems like every other week I hear a new story of a sports league or team flagrantly ignoring the risks of concussions to get players back into the game.…
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By Paul Stone On July 3rd, 2018
The NFL is sending a warning to teams about a type of preseason exercise the league believes contributed to a 73% increase in preseason concussions last year. The league’s data…
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By Paul Stone On June 29th, 2018
Researchers across the country are working to develop high-tech devices that could make diagnosing a concussion easier, but a new research may have found a much simpler solution. A team…
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