Posts Tagged ‘brain injury’
By Paul Stone On September 30th, 2014
Teenagers who have experienced a traumatic brain injury in their lifetime are significantly more likely to exhibit harmful behavior according to a new study published in the online journal PLoS…
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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 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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By Paul Stone On September 5th, 2014
Despite all of the improvements in how athletes respond to and manage brain injuries, the actual treatment for concussions and traumatic brain injuries has largely stayed the same. Even minor…
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By Paul Stone On August 7th, 2014
Massage therapy in vegas has long been used to ease pain, provide comfort and address cognitive and neurological issues. Currently, there are many massage therapists who focus their practice solely…
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By Paul Stone On July 18th, 2014
In a perfect world all treatment options for brain injuries would be equal and available for patients in need. Unfortunately that is often not the case. Individuals with brain injuries…
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By Paul Stone On July 1st, 2014
Ben Utecht is most well-known for the years he spent playing for the Colts and Bengals in the NFL before he was forced to retire, but he is quickly becoming…
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By jasonmaddox On May 29th, 2014
We 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…
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By jasonmaddox On May 21st, 2014
Sarah Varney with Kaiser Health News in collaboration with PBS News Hour recently published a report on the rate of mental illness among incarcerated men and women. The statics are…
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By jasonmaddox On April 11th, 2014
Written by: Bridgid Ruden My New Life’s Purpose In May 2008, traumatic brain injury interrupted my life. I was propelled into a hurricane of brain-altering occurrences. Due to the depth…
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