A Brain Protein May Predict How Long a Concussion Will Take To Recover
The tau protein has been at the center of the hunt for a biomarker for concussions and traumatic brain injury, but a new study suggests it may be useful for…
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TBI-Related Deaths are Rising in High School Football
The number of high school football players dying from traumatic brain injuries is gradually rising, according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention citing…
ReadFormer NFL Player Showed Signs of CTE Before Committing Suicide
Rashaan Salaam was a former college star who won the Heisman Trophy in 1994 before spending four seasons in the NFL. In November of last year, he was also found…
ReadPhysical Activity May Help Children Recover From a Concussion
The most common recommendation you will hear after a concussion is “get some rest,” but a growing body of evidence suggests rest may not be best after all. A new…
ReadLaurie Rippon’s Resiliency in Building a New Life After Brain Injury
When we experience any major life transition, we are faced with the choice to redefine our sense of self, purpose, and direction in life. The alternative is to get stuck,…
ReadDiagnosing Brain Injuries With a Hearing Test?
Scientists are looking everywhere imaginable in the hunt for an objective test for concussions. Most studies have focused on advanced imaging techniques and blood tests, but there are other ways…
ReadNeuroNotes Blog Attains National Recognition
The Editors at NeuroNotes are proud to havebeen selected among the Best Traumatic Brain Injury Blogs of 2016. Maegan Jones of Healthline.org , who recognized NeuroNotes as one of the…
ReadDoes Improving Sleep Lead To Improved Brain Injury Recovery?
Though the link is poorly understood, brain injuries and an increase in problems with sleep often go hand-in-hand. Now, a new study suggests improvements in sleep problems could be a…
ReadLaurie Rippon Changes Her Narrative of Self
In late November I interviewed Laurie Rippon for NeuroNotes. I had followed Ms. Rippon through her blog, TBI to LIFE many of which addressed issues of loss of self and…
ReadIs Soccer Really Safer Than Football? Concussion Experts Aren’t So Sure
With the high risk of brain injuries in football, many young athletes and their parents are looking for safer athletic alternatives. Unfortunately, many of them are choosing soccer. Soccer is…
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