Genetics May Make Concussion Recovery More Difficult
When you experience a concussion, few things are certain. You are likely, but not guaranteed to experience a number of symptoms, and they may come on immediately or develop over…
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Maryland Teen Creates Software To Diagnose Concussions
A Maryland high school senior is working to develop software that could help detect brain injuries, four years after experiencing a severe concussion himself. In eighth grade, Urbana High senior…
ReadNew Blood Test Could Improve Concussion Diagnosis Accuracy
Currently, diagnosing children with a concussion is usually based entirely on subjective symptoms such as vomiting, balance, issues, headaches, or vision issues. However, this diagnosis method leaves much to be…
ReadWisconsin Rule Reduces Football-Related Concussions In High Schools
Over the past few years, lawmakers and sports organizations have passed countless new regulations designed to cut down on the number of brain injuries occurring in organized sporting. So far,…
ReadResearch Shows Old Age Slows Brain Injury Recovery
There are many factors that can influence how long it takes an individual to recover from a traumatic brain injury. According to a new study published in Radiology, one of…
ReadCyclists Who Wear Helmets Are Much Less Likely To Experience TBI
It should come as no surprise, but a new study shows wearing a bicycle helmet significantly decreases the risk of experiencing a traumatic brain injury or death from a crash.…
ReadNeuropathologist Played By Will Smith In Upcoming Film Talks “Concussion”
Few movie trailers have sparked as much discussion this year as the preview for the upcoming film Concussion starring Will Smith. In the film, Smith will portray Dr. Bennet Omalu,…
ReadConcussion at U.S. Open Sidelines Canadian Tennis Player Eugenie Bouchard
On the list of sports associated with concussions or traumatic brain injuries, tennis ranks pretty low. That didn’t stop a concussion from putting an abrupt stop to a Canadian tennis…
ReadStudent Athletes Are Still Refusing To Stop Playing After Concussions
Despite efforts to better identify and remove players who have experienced potential brain injuries during school sports, a new study shows many potentially injured athletes are choosing to continue playing…
ReadPackers Rookie Retires After Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries have ended countless careers in professional athletics before they began, but few of these injured athletes were forced to make the decision right as their dreams were…
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