A Brain Protein May Predict How Long a Concussion Will Take To Recover
The tau protein has been at the center of the hunt for a biomarker for concussions and traumatic brain injury, but a new study suggests it may be useful for…
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TBI-Related Deaths are Rising in High School Football
The number of high school football players dying from traumatic brain injuries is gradually rising, according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention citing…
ReadFormer NFL Player Showed Signs of CTE Before Committing Suicide
Rashaan Salaam was a former college star who won the Heisman Trophy in 1994 before spending four seasons in the NFL. In November of last year, he was also found…
ReadPhysical Activity May Help Children Recover From a Concussion
The most common recommendation you will hear after a concussion is “get some rest,” but a growing body of evidence suggests rest may not be best after all. A new…
ReadLaurie Rippon’s Resiliency in Building a New Life After Brain Injury
When we experience any major life transition, we are faced with the choice to redefine our sense of self, purpose, and direction in life. The alternative is to get stuck,…
ReadNeuroNotes Blog Attains National Recognition
The Editors at NeuroNotes are proud to havebeen selected among the Best Traumatic Brain Injury Blogs of 2016. Maegan Jones of Healthline.org , who recognized NeuroNotes as one of the…
ReadLaurie Rippon Changes Her Narrative of Self
In late November I interviewed Laurie Rippon for NeuroNotes. I had followed Ms. Rippon through her blog, TBI to LIFE many of which addressed issues of loss of self and…
ReadRunning Back’s Concussion Reminds Us Most Brain Injuries Happen Off The Field
Anyone keeping up with the NFL knows about the league’s “concussion crisis” and the high risk of experiencing a brain injury playing the sport. However, it is often forgotten that…
ReadResearchers Develop Model Predicting Recovery From Post-Concussion Syndrome
While the majority of people who experience a concussion recover relatively quickly, some live with symptoms for weeks and even months after their injury. This is called post-concussion syndrome (PCS),…
ReadChanges In The Brain After TBI Could Lead To Depression
A new study may have made a breakthrough in explaining why soldiers who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) also face a high chance of developing depression. With the…
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