Progesterone Fails in Phase III Trial
Progesterone has joined the long list of failed agents which have been tested to determine if they could mitigate the effects of brain injury. Dr. Donald Stein and his team…
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Retired NFL Player Comments on Kosta Karageorge’s Death by Suicide: “The whole game needs to change.”
“The whole game needs to change, and, again, I don’t know if anyone’s going to embrace it,” George Visger said in an interview with 19 Action News in Cleveland. Visger…
ReadTracy Morgan’s Future Uncertain Following Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
When Tracy Morgan left the hospital following a tragic traffic accident in early June, it appeared most of his wounds had healed. As he left a rehabilitation center, he told…
ReadNew Technology May Give Those Disabled By TBI a Voice
The effects of traumatic brain injury vary wildly. Some may suffer from headaches and nausea but no last issues, while those who experience moderate to severe traumatic brain injury can…
ReadCan a Set of High-Tech Goggles Identify Brain Injury?
One of the biggest hurdles in properly diagnosing athletes with brain injuries is the desire to outsmart tests or avoid detection in order to stay in the game. However, a…
ReadAdolescent Brain Injury Risk Changes Depending On Age
Parents are becoming increasingly concerned about letting their children participate in contact sports such as football due to the heightened risk of brain injuries, however a new report published in…
ReadIs Goodell in Double Jeopardy?
Was Ray Rice punished twice for the inexcusable abuse of his then fiancée and current wife, Janay? One side says “yes” and the other “no”. Last week, National Football League…
ReadBrain Injury Puts Young Mississippi Football Player In Critical Condtion
You might expect the collision that puts a football player in critical condition to be something remarkable or notable, but those watching Mississippi senior Peyton Flowers play last week don’t…
ReadNew Test Aims To More Accurately Assess Brain Injuries
A new dynamic assessment for individuals with brain trauma claims to be able to better engage and evaluate individuals with acquired brain injuries in order to create better, more personalized…
Read2014 Southwest Conference on Disability: Celebration of Other Abilities
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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