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By Paul Stone On September 21st, 2014
Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that would grant veterans access to better treatment for traumatic brain injuries. The bill was introduced by Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)…
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By Paul Stone On September 20th, 2014
The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Care Center in Silver Spring, Md., released a 26-page guide this week which seeks to offer practical advice on how to recognize the signs…
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By Paul Stone On September 19th, 2014
Documents filed last week in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia say nearly a third of former NFL players are likely to develop cognitive problems serious enough to be eligible for…
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By Paul Stone On September 18th, 2014
There are countless reports discussing when exactly it is safe for college or even high school athletes to return to competition, but often the impact on these athlete’s academic lives…
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By Paul Stone On September 17th, 2014
If you look at any list of symptoms for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the neurodegenerative brain disease associated with repeated brain injuries, you are fairly likely to see violent outbursts among…
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By Paul Stone On September 16th, 2014
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the neurodegenerative brain disease associated with repeat traumatic brain injuries, is currently only able to be diagnosed post-mortem, but a new method of neuroimaging may be…
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By Paul Stone On September 15th, 2014
New research published in the journal Cell Reports claims a new class of compound can protect brain cells from damage caused by blast-related traumatic brain injury. The study, conducted by…
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By Rolf Gainer On September 12th, 2014
This short video on the value of helmets in sports says it all with few words. Its worth watching and sharing with your family and friends. Click here to see…
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By Paul Stone On September 11th, 2014
One of the most persistent issues following the heightened focus on preventing and better treating brain injuries, both in and outside of sports, is the lack of objective test to…
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By Paul Stone On September 10th, 2014
In December of last year, Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher was rushed to a hospital in Grenoble, France after experiencing severe head injuries in a skiing accident. We shared what…
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