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By Paul Stone On September 26th, 2016
Doctors and scientists have believed a link exists between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) since the two conditions became the signature injuries of veterans returning from…
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By jasonmaddox On September 24th, 2016
Much comparison has been made of the shootings this week in Tulsa and Charlotte. In both deaths of Terance Crutcher and Keith Lamont Scott by police this week, the factor…
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By Paul Stone On September 22nd, 2016
As the fall sports season kicks into high gear, you can expect to see some stunning throws, unbelievable catches, and devastating hits in high school and college football stadiums across…
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By jasonmaddox On September 21st, 2016
The start of the 2016 fall conference season will take staff members from the Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven Hospital throughout the United States and into Canada. Dr. Rolf B.…
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By Paul Stone On September 20th, 2016
For the first time, a group of researchers has shown that people who experience continuing symptoms from a concussion have abnormal levels of specific proteins in the brain and spinal…
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By jasonmaddox On September 16th, 2016
Over the last few years, I have been writing and presenting on the topic of Loss of Self. My awareness of the role of loss has grown from my work…
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By Paul Stone On September 15th, 2016
While recent research has shed a great deal of light onto the mechanisms underlying concussions, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding the common brain injuries. A new study…
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By Paul Stone On September 13th, 2016
While the majority of people who experience a concussion have their symptoms fade away within a few weeks, some continue to struggle with symptoms for months and sometimes even years.…
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By Paul Stone On September 8th, 2016
Across the country, parents are starting to take concussions seriously. Unlike in the past where “getting your bell rung” was brushed off as a minor injury like a bruise or…
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By Paul Stone On September 6th, 2016
The NFL’s issues around brain injuries and how the league can keep players safe from a seemingly invisible but serious injury is often referred to as football’s “concussion crisis.” However,…
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