When Dallas Cowboy’s pass rusher David Irving experienced a concussion earlier this year, he probably didn’t expect to become a standout case for how brain injuries are mismanaged in both football and the larger medical community. But, after hiding his symptoms and getting into a car wreck shortly afterward, he has become just that. Irving…
ReadAfter a concussion, a person is likely to experience a mix of cognitive issues, vision problems, headaches, nausea, and even mood problems that can make their daily activities difficult or potentially dangerous. They may be forced to take time off work or school, as well as being told to avoid athletic activities. Despite all this,…
ReadThe symptoms that follow a concussion are typically seen as a measure of the severity of an injury and how close to recovery a person is. Once the symptoms are gone, common knowledge would suggest a person is healed. However, researchers say that may not be entirely accurate. A growing body of research indicates a…
ReadConcussions can impact numerous aspects of cognition that are likely to influence a person’s driving ability, including vision, reaction-time, and coordination. However, there has been very little research on just how much a brain injury affects driving ability. One researcher from the University of Georgia is hoping to change that. Julianne Schmidt, an assistant professor…
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