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By Paul Stone On September 15th, 2015
A new study published in the journal Radiology suggests undergoing brain imaging soon after experiencing a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can improve treatment and diagnosis for military service members. The…
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By jasonmaddox On September 14th, 2015
I was privileged to be asked to speak at the South African Neurological Rehabilitation Association (SANRA) Conference which was held on August 27-29 in Johannesburg, South Africa. I was one…
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By jasonmaddox On September 10th, 2015
In recent years years we have been paying more attention to athletes and traumatic brain injury, including auto racing where drivers are exposed to enormous risk. Just in the past…
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By Paul Stone On September 9th, 2015
Traumatic brain injuries have ended countless careers in professional athletics before they began, but few of these injured athletes were forced to make the decision right as their dreams were…
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By jasonmaddox On September 8th, 2015
Oliver Sacks was a masterful story teller who first got my attention with “The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat”. Through his writings I could always see that…
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By Paul Stone On September 2nd, 2015
Researchers have been seeking an effective direct treatment for the symptoms that follow traumatic brain injuries, but so far have come up short. Currently, the best practice for recovering from…
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By jasonmaddox On August 29th, 2015
Neuroplasticity brings such hope into our lives since it gives us an opportunity to reshape our brain through experience. Our friend, Dr. Ruwan Jayatunge has recently written an article with…
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By Paul Stone On August 28th, 2015
An attempt to replicate a form of traumatic brain injury commonly seen in combat veterans in laboratory experiments may also have identified a new diagnostic tool which would greatly improve…
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By Paul Stone On August 24th, 2015
As students return to the classroom, student-athletes are also preparing to hit the field for the fall sports season. These young athletes rely on their parents and coaching staff to…
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By Paul Stone On August 21st, 2015
If you thought the NFL’s legal woes over concussions in the league were finished, guess again. According to The New York Times, a settlement, approved by a district court judge in…
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