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By Paul Stone On October 14th, 2014
The severe brain injury of Michael Schumacher was both tragic and shocking, but a new report on the Formula 1 driver’s accident could have implications for the entire sports industry…
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By jasonmaddox On October 13th, 2014
Once again, the Southwest Conference on Disability was a smashing success with a 1,000+ turnout, interesting speakers, films and, of course, the Balloon Fiesta. There was an emphasis on brain injury…
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By Paul Stone On October 10th, 2014
There are a fair amount of misconceptions surrounding concussions, and Medical Xpress reports two new studies suggest these widespread misunderstandings and myths could be hindering the treatment and recovery of…
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By Paul Stone On October 9th, 2014
Brutal sports like football, boxing, and hockey get most of the attention when it comes to brain injuries in athletics, but there are several other sports with notable issues of…
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By Paul Stone On October 8th, 2014
While one former Formula One racing champion is making progress in his rehabilitation from a severe traumatic brain injury unrelated to racing, another driver, Jules Bianchi, has suffered a severe…
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By jasonmaddox On October 7th, 2014
Written by: Melissa Felteau, MAdEd, Lead Meditation Therapist, Rehab Research Group, Lakehead University The media might have a love affair with reporting on the benefits of mindfulness interventions improving lives. But…
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By jasonmaddox On October 7th, 2014
Melissa Felteau is a researcher, teacher and practitioner of mindfulness. I have had the privilege of working with her on the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation funded research project in mindfulness to…
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By Paul Stone On October 7th, 2014
A study published in PLoS ONE says the only drug currently approved to treat the disabling effects of strokes may also be a potential treatment for similar damage in more…
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By Paul Stone On October 6th, 2014
The NFL currently has plenty of scandals on their hands. While still dealing with the fallout from Adrian Peterson’s domestic abuse and initial mishandling of the situation, news has surfaced…
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By jasonmaddox On October 3rd, 2014
The NFL settlement for retirees falls short of accurately assessing the effects of brain injury according to two people who would know, the current medical director of the Brain Injury…
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