An Objective Way To Measure The Risk of Brain Injury
We know that high-impact sports athletes are at a high risk for brain injury, but there has never been much of an objective way to identify the actual risk these…
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Color Changing Patches Can Be Used To Diagnose TBI From Explosions
Researchers have been hard at work on using the newest technology and data to help diagnose brain injuries, but a new tool aimed at identifying potential brain injuries from bomb…
ReadJudge Orders Mediation In NFL Brain Injury Lawsuit
Anyone following the lawsuits between over 4,000 current and retired football players and the NFL is looking forward to hearing a ruling from U.S. District Judge Anita B. Brody on…
ReadStudents Begin Four Year Study of TBI in Extreme Sports
The dangerous nature of extreme sports is one of the big draws for the thrill seekers that excel at them, but it also interests researchers who are hoping to understand…
ReadADHD May Be Related To Longer-Lasting Brain Injury
According to a recent study, children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are much more likely to develop a moderate disability or more significant symptoms following traumatic brain injury. Senior author…
ReadWhy Isn’t The MLB Protecting Pitchers From Brain Injury
When you think of baseball, most people don’t think about brain injuries. With high profile more violent sports like hockey and football, baseball seems incredibly innocent and peaceful, aside from…
ReadMove Over Football, Cycling Is The Biggest Cause of Sports-Related TBI
Football may be the big sport for concussion discussion, but it is far from the biggest cause of sports-related concussions. According to the statistics, riding your bicycle is actually a…
ReadIs Flying After a Brain Injury Dangerous?
They say every concussion is different, but there is one thing in common between them all: the suggested treatment mainly consists of sitting and relaxing in a dim or dark…
ReadSeverity of Symptoms Indicates Prolonged TBI Recovery
Despite the previous ideas that age and amnesia are the primary indicators of prolonged recovery time for traumatic brain injury, a new study suggests that severity of a broader range…
ReadToo Much Soccer Heading Leads To Brain Injury
New evidence is making it more and more clear that heading a soccer ball could be a problem over a prolonged period of time. Previous research has suggested this, and…
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