Posts Tagged ‘traumatic brain injury’
By Paul Stone On February 14th, 2019
While the NFL continues to make changes aimed at reducing the number of brain injuries in the league, a vocal contingent of fans bemoans the loss of “real football”. Now,…
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By Paul Stone On January 22nd, 2019
A new animal study may provide some much-needed insight into the relationship between brain injury and epilepsy.
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By Paul Stone On December 18th, 2018
When we think of the victims of traumatic brain injuries, a few groups always come to mind – athletes, veterans, children, and the elderly. But, there is another group that…
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By Paul Stone On December 6th, 2018
Concussions and brain injuries have been a part of boxing for as long as the sport existed, but it is easy for most fans to ignore the implications of these…
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By Paul Stone On November 5th, 2018
The symptoms that follow a traumatic brain injury or concussion are well documented, including headaches, nausea, memory problems, and even issues with vision. All of these typically last between a…
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By Paul Stone On October 23rd, 2018
It has been two years since Oske Lowe walked off the football field in Holdenville, complaining of severe headaches. It has also been two years since Lowe walked or spoke.…
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By Paul Stone On October 12th, 2018
When 16-year-old Dylan Thomas died last month following a scary set of events beginning with the young athlete collapsing on the field, it was assumed he died from issues related…
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By Paul Stone On October 10th, 2018
Kevin Ellison was the captain of the University of Southern California football team, an all-Pac-12 safety, and three-time Rose Bowl winner. For a short time, he was also a member…
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By Paul Stone On October 2nd, 2018
A week ago, 16-year-old Dylan Thomas had a bright future ahead of him. He did well in school, had plenty of friends, and was the “heart and soul” of his…
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By Paul Stone On September 21st, 2018
When people think of brain injuries, they typically think of football players or military veterans, but it is important to remember that you don’t have to be a pro athlete…
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