FDA approves blood test that promises to diagnose brain trauma
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new blood test that could help diagnose concussions without the need for X-rays. According to the FDA, the test can speed…
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Defending gold medalist backs out of Olympics after head injury
The Pyeongchang Winter Olympics has many world champions defending their titles across a wide range of sports this week, but one defending gold medalist won’t be seen. Olympic halfpipe champion…
Read1 in 14 children have experienced head injuries
When all the focus is on professional adult athletes, it can be easy to forget that concussions are an issue affecting people of all types. Sports may put you at…
ReadFemale Olympians publicly pledge their brains to concussion and CTE research
Starting Friday, the world’s eyes will be on Pyeongchang, South Korea as we watch athletes compete for the gold medal. But, in the days leading up to the opening ceremonies,…
ReadFormer WWE wrestler Mark Henry pledges his brain to CTE research
Former professional wrestler, Olympian, and powerlifter Mark Henry has earned his title as the World’s Strongest Man time and time again throughout his career. Now that he is retired, though,…
ReadResearchers find strongest evidence yet linking TBI to dementia
There has long been a body of anecdotal evidence associating traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia, but the connection has remained largely unclear. Now, a team of researchers from Umea…
ReadTwo states propose bills banning youth tackle football to prevent CTE
Two bills were proposed in state legislatures this week that would ban tackle football in youth football organizations before the age of 12, citing concerns about the risks for long-term…
ReadVA works with PINK Concussions to encourage PTSD and TBI research in women
Donated brains have become an integral part of research into both chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, the vast majority of brains donated to brain banks…
ReadRob Gronkowski’s concussion raises questions about Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is still more than two weeks away, yet the NFL is already dealing with a concussion drama that could have significant effects on the big game. Rob…
ReadRepetitive hits, not concussions, cause CTE
A newly released study by researchers at Boston University linked repetitive hits to the head rather than concussions to the onset of CTE. The study found the link between head impact and TBI, independent of concussion. For the research team, the findings explained why approximately 20% of athletes with CTE were never diagnosed with a concussion.
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