How 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…
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ADHD 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…
ReadStudy Ties TBI With Increased Risk Of Criminal Activity
While much is still unknown about the ties linking traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and criminal activity, a growing body of evidence suggests a history of brain injuries is associated with…
ReadLearning the Ropes at Brookhaven Hospital
Written by Kristi Whitaker, MSW, Brain Injury Case Manager I wanted to introduce myself to our NeuroNotes readers since I’ve been working as a Brain Injury Case Manager and Clinical…
ReadWisconsin Rule Reduces Football-Related Concussions In High Schools
Over the past few years, lawmakers and sports organizations have passed countless new regulations designed to cut down on the number of brain injuries occurring in organized sporting. So far,…
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