Posts Tagged ‘concussion’
By Paul Stone On September 2nd, 2015
Researchers have been seeking an effective direct treatment for the symptoms that follow traumatic brain injuries, but so far have come up short. Currently, the best practice for recovering from…
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By Paul Stone On August 24th, 2015
As students return to the classroom, student-athletes are also preparing to hit the field for the fall sports season. These young athletes rely on their parents and coaching staff to…
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By Paul Stone On August 3rd, 2015
As the start of school draws near, so does the fall athletic season. Before student-athletes hit the field for pre-season practice, it is essential they receive a thorough education to…
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By Paul Stone On July 30th, 2015
Findings published in the Journal of Neurotrauma claim a new blood test can not only quickly identify traumatic brain injury, but also accurately determine the severity of the injury. If…
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By Paul Stone On July 28th, 2015
Over the past week, TV and online news have been abuzz about a “concussion pill” that can almost magically heal brain injuries. Perhaps you’ve seen this report or this recent…
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By Paul Stone On June 30th, 2015
A recent study published in the journal Interface adds to the growing body of evidence that it does not require a clinical concussion for hits to the head to cause…
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By Paul Stone On June 24th, 2015
Migraine headaches associated with brain injury may be more common among young athletes than currently believed, according to the results of two recent studies. In the first, a survey of…
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By Paul Stone On June 10th, 2015
Recovering from a traumatic brain injury may take longer than previously thought, according to a new study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine 62nd Annual Meeting. The findings…
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By Paul Stone On May 11th, 2015
Researchers at McMaster University in Canada have found evidence supporting the belief that inflammation is an underlying factor facilitating symptoms of traumatic brain injuries. The study, published in Brain, Behavior,…
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By Paul Stone On May 4th, 2015
Many parents worry about their young athletes experiencing concussions every weekend when they face down an opponent on the field, but a new study suggests most high school and college…
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