A Story of Recovery
Its not often that a tragic story about brain injury and disability has a positive ending, but The Telegraph ran a story about Simon Lewis who experienced a devastating brain…
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A Tale of Psychosurgery and Amnesia
I normally would have passed over reading this blog, but the subject caught my eye about psychosurgery and amnesia, so I began to read an excerpt from Sam Kean’s new…
ReadSoccer rivals football for concussion risks
With the World Cup we are seeing a lot more of soccer and with the increased televised games we are paying more attention to the injuries sustained by soccer players.…
ReadSchumacher moves to rehab: The long road back
Michael Schumacher, the Formula 1 champion, has emerged from his long coma and moved into a rehabilitation center at University Hospital in Lausanne, Switzerland. Mr. Schumacher sustained a severe brain…
ReadRussell Allen and a stroke of bad luck
Russell Allen, a linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, played his last game on December 15, 2013. Up against Buffalo, Allen “had his bell rung” but continued to play on in…
ReadThe Man Who Stole Einstein’s Brain
When Albert Einstein died on April 17, 1955, his wishes were to be cremated and his ashes scattered. Einstein was concerned about the exploitation that could occur after his death…
ReadBridging the gap between the brain and muscles
In a small study involving people with spinal cord injuries, researchers have successfully used electrical stimulation to activate the muscles needed for walking. While still in the early phases with…
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