Why Are Women Being Left Out Of Brain Injury Research?
There is plenty of evidence suggesting women are more vulnerable to concussions and may even respond differently to traumatic brain injury, but you wouldn’t realize that by looking at most…
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Could a Blood Test Soon Be Used To Detect Concussions?
Researchers have been hard at work identifying potential biomarkers for concussions in hopes that one day a blood test may be used to diagnose brain injuries quickly and accurately. Now,…
ReadConcussion Can Impact Kid’s Quality of Life For Months
Most people think that concussions are a short-term injury that is completely healed by the time symptoms fade away. But, a new Canadian study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows concussions…
ReadNFL Concussion Policy Investigation Leads To Protocol Changes
In the lead up to the latest NFL season, the league touted changes to their concussion policy aimed at improving detection of injuries on the field and removing players suspected…
ReadHigh-Tech Goggles Could Diagnose Concussions Without Baseline Testing
Over the past few years, several unique tests have emerged that can help diagnose concussions accurately and reliably. Each test has its strengths and weaknesses, but these tests have made…
ReadNearly Symptom-less Dale Earnhardt Jr. Returns To The Racetrack
After months of rehabilitation from a brain injury, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will finally be appearing at major racing events this weekend – though he won’t be racing. The famous driver…
ReadA Record Number of Teens Are Being Diagnosed With Concussions
The number of concussion diagnoses made every year has reached record highs in the past few years, according to a new report from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The numbers…
ReadWhat Parents Need To Know About Concussions
As the fall sports season kicks into high gear, you can expect to see some stunning throws, unbelievable catches, and devastating hits in high school and college football stadiums across…
ReadDo Higher Altitudes Reduce Concussion Risk? This Study Says No
While recent research has shed a great deal of light onto the mechanisms underlying concussions, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding the common brain injuries. A new study…
ReadLong-Lasting Concussion Symptoms Are Better Treated With a Holistic Approach
While the majority of people who experience a concussion have their symptoms fade away within a few weeks, some continue to struggle with symptoms for months and sometimes even years.…
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