Adonis Stevenson’s severe TBI provides a reminder of the brain injury risks of boxing
Concussions and brain injuries have been a part of boxing for as long as the sport existed, but it is easy for most fans to ignore the implications of these…
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NFL Says Concussions Were Down In 2016, But Were They Really?
Several recent reports have shown that the number of diagnosed concussions in high school and college sports have been quickly rising. But, this news is often seen positively. It is…
ReadResearchers Claim Problems Associated With TBI May Be Caused By Inflammation
Is everything we know about traumatic brain injury wrong? According to researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, that might be the case as they claim the causes…
ReadDr. Robert Cantu Talks On Brain Injuries In Youth Soccer
Dr. Robert Cantu is widely considered on of the nation’s top experts on concussions and brain trauma, especially within youth sports. As the chief of neurosurgery at Emerson Hospital and…
ReadCan a Breathalyzer Type Test Detect Brain Injuries?
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…
ReadTony Stewart, Anger, and Brain Injuries in Racing
The world of racing is still reeling from the tragic events that occurred over the weekend, and questions are rising quickly. Kevin Ward Jr. was bumped into a wall by…
ReadNew Editorial Calls For New Concussion Protocols in Soccer
Last week I discussed the handling of potential brain injuries in the World Cup, along with countless other critics who have seen players endure harsh blows to the head which…
ReadCan You Suffer a Concussion With No Symptoms?
Despite recent headlines proclaiming otherwise, we are still years away from a definitive test for concussions or traumatic brain injuries reaching the markets and the hands of healthcare professionals. Without…
ReadA Reddit User Shares His Personal Experience Recovering From a Traumatic Brain Injury
It isn’t rare to know at least one person who has suffered a concussion, but it is less often you get to hear directly from someone who has suffered a…
Read10 Facts You May Not Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries may be making headlines around the nation, but the public is still woefully under-informed about the reality of brain injuries. The majority of concussion and TBI reporting…
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