When a concussion is not a concussion: Better ask the NFL
Case Keenum, the Quarterback for the St. Louis Rams was sacked in a play towards the end of the game and hit the turf hard. He was observed holding his…
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Genetics May Make Concussion Recovery More Difficult
When you experience a concussion, few things are certain. You are likely, but not guaranteed to experience a number of symptoms, and they may come on immediately or develop over…
ReadMaryland Teen Creates Software To Diagnose Concussions
A Maryland high school senior is working to develop software that could help detect brain injuries, four years after experiencing a severe concussion himself. In eighth grade, Urbana High senior…
ReadHow To Tell If An Athlete May Have A Concussion
As we reach the end of November, the football season is nearing its thunderous conclusion and winter sports are kicking into gear. That means it is also an important time…
ReadADHD Drug May Be Effective Treatment For TBI and PTSD
A drug commonly prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) shows potential to also help individuals with traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a recent study…
ReadU.S. Soccer Federation Announces New Concussion Initiative For Youth Players
With increased scrutiny falling on how concussions are handled in sports organization, the U.S. Soccer Federation is enacting a new youth soccer initiative aimed at keeping the brains of young…
ReadNew Blood Test Could Improve Concussion Diagnosis Accuracy
Currently, diagnosing children with a concussion is usually based entirely on subjective symptoms such as vomiting, balance, issues, headaches, or vision issues. However, this diagnosis method leaves much to be…
ReadPatterns of Connectivity in Brain Differentiate TBI-Related Depression
Approximately half of all people who experience a traumatic brain injury experience depression within a year. Those who do experience TBI-related depression are likely to experience a poorer recovery,…
ReadJames Bond and his multiple TBI’s
With the release of the latest James Bond film, I was reminded that Mr. Bond has experienced more hits to his head than most cinema heroes, yet seems to suffer…
ReadMissouri fights to execute disabled man
Just last March I wrote a blog on NeuroNotes about the execution of Cecil Clayton, a Missouri man with a Traumatic Brain Injury from a sawmill accident who later committed…
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