Posts Tagged ‘concussion’
By Paul Stone On December 10th, 2014
While the NCAA has yet to enact substantial concussion protocols throughout college athletics, The Big Ten Conference has announced they would be enacting stricter standards in an effort to better…
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By Paul Stone On December 2nd, 2014
Ohio State football player Kosta Karageorge was reported missing last week and was found dead Sunday of what police believe to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. While the suicide of…
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By Paul Stone On December 1st, 2014
Traumatic brain injuries have been linked to many psychiatric disorders and new findings have also found a connection between head trauma and risk of substance abuse in teenagers. According to…
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By Paul Stone On November 14th, 2014
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…
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By jasonmaddox On November 14th, 2014
Here at NeuroNotes, we’ve known George for years. He has contributed to our blog, and we keep up with his tireless advocacy work on behalf of individuals with brain injury. …
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By Paul Stone On November 10th, 2014
The collection of data showing a strong link between criminal activity and high rates of brain injury is growing quickly, and lawmakers are starting to take note. Legislators in New…
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By jasonmaddox On November 10th, 2014
A former Marine who served in Iraq is fighting to get back in the game after suffering a severe concussion while playing football for the Sacramento Wildcats. Now, hooked to…
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By Paul Stone On November 6th, 2014
While there are more than a few concussion diagnostic aids coming onto the market in recent months, such as the popular ImPACT Test, few testing devices are quite as unique…
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By Paul Stone On November 5th, 2014
Just about everyone has at least heard of concussions, but far fewer are aware of post-concussion syndrome. The disorder is generally diagnosed when concussion symptoms such as headaches and dizziness…
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By Paul Stone On October 30th, 2014
Diagnosing a concussion can sometimes be difficult, as each is different and symptoms can range wildly depending on the way the injury occurred and the severity of the injury. While…
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