Study Identifies Children At Risk For Disability After TBI
A single symptom following traumatic brain injuries in children may be key to identifying those most at risk for disability as they grow, says a new study from researchers at…
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“Microwave Helmet” May Help Evaluate Traumatic Brain Injuries
A new “microwave helmet” may be able to quickly identify bleeding in the brain after a traumatic brain injury, according to a small study recently published in the Journal of…
ReadNFL Tight End Jordan Cameron Retires Over Concussion Concerns
Miami Dolphins tight end Jordan Cameron seemed determined to return to the NFL next year, but after four concussions he has decided it is time to call it quits. “I…
ReadBrain Injuries May Change Your Genes Putting You At Risk For Later Disease
Brain injuries can have a huge impact on both your brain and your body. But, new research suggests brain injuries can be felt on an even deeper level too. According…
ReadNew Model Predicts Outcome For Older Individuals With TBI
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often thought of as a “young person’s injury” because of its links with sports and dangerous activities. But, TBI also happens in homes and on…
ReadFemale Athletes See Higher Concussion Risk, Despite Focus on Male Athletes
While the headlines tend to focus on male-dominated sports like football, more and more research is showing female athletes aren’t safe from the risk of concussions. In fact, women appear…
ReadWelcome back Michael Mason
We are thrilled to welcome back Michael Mason to the NRI and Brookhaven Hospital team! Michael made many contributions during his previous eight year tenure here, including the launch of…
ReadMarch is Brain Injury Awareness Month
The Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven Hospital joins the Brain Injury Association of America in announcing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month with Brain Injury Awareness Day on March 22nd.…
ReadWhy Parent’s Shouldn’t Be Able To Say When Their Concussed Child Can “Return To Play”
In the past few years, state governments across the nation have passed countless laws and regulations aimed at protecting young athletes’ brains. Many of these bills are basically the same.…
ReadMild Traumatic Brain Injuries May Be Identified By Changes in Brain Connectivity
A large collaboration between a number of universities around the world suggests mild traumatic brain injuries may be diagnosed using scans that detect changes in brain connectivity. For the study,…
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