The increased awareness and criticism around how brain injuries are handled within sports is far from an American issue. Several countries around the world are reevaluating their favorite sports in…
ReadThe brain injury problem in sports largely focuses on concussions, but the recent research suggests that mild traumatic brain injuries like concussions aren’t the only cause of the long-term brain…
ReadGiven the regular occurrence of stories about athletes attempting, and often succeeding, at hiding concussions so they can get back onto the field, it has become clear that we need…
ReadLate last year word got out that filmmaker Ridley Scott (Prometheus, Alien, Blade Runner) would be helming a feature film focused on brain injuries in professional sports. Scott has since…
ReadUPDATE – Marino stated late on Tuesday that he did not realize he would be listed as a plaintiff in concussion litigation filed against the NFL when he authorized a…
ReadHow well do you know the symptoms of traumatic brain injuries? If I was to ask you to name all the signs of a traumatic brain injury, just how many…
ReadToday, President Obama is bringing together 200 sports officials, medical experts, parent activists, and young athletes for the first White House summit on sports concussions, and the day looks to…
ReadWritten by: Carolyn Roy-Bornstein, MD Part of the reason I was so excited about the opportunity to edit the new Chicken Soup for the Soul: Recovering From Traumatic Brain Injuries:…
ReadWe are honored to share Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein’s blog contribution with our readers. Dr. Roy-Bornstein brings a unique perspective to NeuroNotes since she is a physician, a parent as well…
ReadOver just the past two years, countless tests have been developed ranging from smartphone apps to full systems which are capable of evaluating balance and reaction time. Many of these…
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