Signs of Concussion Linger In The Brain For Months
Most concussions seem to last just a few days or weeks before symptoms are absent. However, recent research has suggested symptoms may disappear before the brain is fully healed. While…
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Quick Eye Test May Catch Mild Concussions That Go Undiagnosed
US Army Investigators say they have found a fast and simple eye test for identifying acute mild traumatic brain injury which could improve diagnosis methods for mild forms of brain…
ReadKeep Your Child’s Brain Safe From Concussions This Summer
Summer is in full swing, which means your children are likely spending their days playing outside, going to summer camp, and generally enjoying their time away from school. Summer activities…
ReadScientists Create A Way To Safely Deliver Medicine To Injured Brains
Traumatic brain injuries are notoriously difficult to treat directly. Surgical treatments are dangerous and largely limited to reducing pressure on a swelling brain following a TBI since there is no…
ReadPlaying Water Polo May Put You At High Risk For Concussions
Water polo isn’t typically thought of when people think of contact sports with high risk of injury, but those who participate in the sport will be quick to tell you…
ReadCTE confirmed in college athlete’s death by suicide
We previously wrote a blog about Kosta Karageorge right after his tragic death in 2014. Karageorge was an Ohio State football player and former wrestler whose life ended with a self-inflicted…
ReadHeadaches From TBI May Last Years After Injury
Headaches are a well-known symptom of traumatic brain injuries and concussions, but common knowledge would suggest these headaches usually last a week or a month at most. New research suggests…
ReadNearly 2 Million Children Experience Concussions Every Year
As many as 2 million children experience concussions in kid’s sports or play activity every year according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics this week. However, the…
ReadNew Concussion Protocols Are Helping Keep Athletes’ Brains Safe
Concussions are starting to be taken seriously in sports of all ages. The idea that concussions in sports like football and hockey can have life-long effects is finally accepted as…
ReadYet Another Wearable Device Claims To Prevent Concussion
Today, Sports Illustrated published a huge article on a new wearable piece of technology that is purported to protect athletes against concussions. Sound familiar? It seems every few months a…
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