Alzheimer’s and Antidepressants make TBI more likely
If you were just judging by the media coverage, you could be forgiven for thinking that sports like football are the leading causes of traumatic brain injury. That is not…
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New tool could revolutionize brain pressure monitoring after TBI
Traumatic brain injuries can cause a number of secondary issues, the most dangerous of which would be increased pressure in the brain. As the pressure in the brain increases after…
ReadWhat exactly is a concussion? [Video]
Concussions happen across the country every day, but the injury remains poorly understood by many – even those who experience one. People ignore the growing symptoms and dismiss the serious…
ReadNFL and NIH end agreement to fund brain injury research
Nearly five years ago, the NFL responded to intense scrutiny over its handling of concussions and high-profile suicides like that of linebacker Junior Seau by publicly committing to donate $30…
ReadNFL players react to CTE findings with some concern and a lot of apathy
While the world of football is still reeling from a new report finding evidence of CTE in the brains of all but one of 111 deceased former NFL players, the…
ReadThese concussion tools may be effective for identifying injured children
As the severity of football’s concussion problem has become harder to ignore in recent years, a number of tools and assessment systems have been created to help identify and treat…
ReadDavid Bruton Jr. retires from the NFL because of concussion concerns
While the biggest TBI related news of the day is undeniably the report finding CTE in the brains of 110 of 111 former football players, there is other news coming…
Read110 NFL Brains with CTE
The results of a study by Dr. Ann McKee into the brains of deceased NFL football players was published in The Journal of the American Medical Association. Dr. McKee studied the brains of 202 deceased football players of which 111 played in the NFL and 110 showed signs of CTE.
ReadSurvey says parents still don’t understand concussions very well
There’s been a massive push to spread awareness of the risks of concussions, especially in youth sports. Still, it appears this information isn’t making it to many parents and guardians…
ReadPara athletes get overlooked in the effort to protect athletes from concussions
Para athletes compete in a number of sports that come with an increased risk of head or neck injuries, especially concussions. However, a new report suggests these athletes may…
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