What Parents Need To Know About Concussions
As the fall sports season kicks into high gear, you can expect to see some stunning throws, unbelievable catches, and devastating hits in high school and college football stadiums across…
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On the Road Again: Our Fall Conference Schedule
The start of the 2016 fall conference season will take staff members from the Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven Hospital throughout the United States and into Canada. Dr. Rolf B.…
ReadDo Higher Altitudes Reduce Concussion Risk? This Study Says No
While recent research has shed a great deal of light onto the mechanisms underlying concussions, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding the common brain injuries. A new study…
ReadEven “Mild” Childhood TBI Can Have Long-Term Effects
Even mild traumatic brain injuries early in a person’s life can have profound long-term effects according to a new study published in the journal PLOS Medicine. The report says children…
ReadDale Earnhardt Jr. Gives a Glimpse Into TBI Rehabilitation
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been very public about his most recent brain injury from the beginning. After announcing that he would be sitting out of a major race due to…
ReadThe Hurtful Things You Hear When You Live With Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries have been called ‘invisible injuries’ because they are effectively invisible on the outside. While a person may be struggling with memory loss, confusion, mood swings, headaches, nausea,…
ReadDale Earnhardt Jr.’s Concussion Shows Not Every Brain Injury Looks Alike
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has earned a reputation for being one of the most progressive and aware NASCAR drivers when it comes to brain injuries. While many drivers largely ignore the…
ReadNew Wave of Athletes Come Forward About Concussions In a Sport You Wouldn’t Expect
Written by Tyven Gabriner In the sports community, the topic of concussions has been increasingly gaining traction as more and more athletes have come forward about their struggles with TBI (Traumatic…
ReadIntroducing Guest Blogger, Tyven Gabriner
NeuroNotes is pleased to welcome Tyven Garbiner as a Guest Blogger. Tyven Gabriner is a student at Lick Wilmerding High School in San Francisco, California. As a teenager and athlete…
ReadEugene Monroe Retires From NFL at 29 With Brain Injury Fears
Until June of this year, 29-year old Eugene Monroe was a well-respected offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens. Now, after a tumultuous couple months, Monroe is joining the growing number…
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