Posts Tagged ‘traumatic brain injury’
By Paul Stone On December 8th, 2015
The upcoming movie “Concussion” profiles the work of Bennet Omalu, the first person to find a link between football players and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and how much the NFL…
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By Paul Stone On December 4th, 2015
A new study from the Helsinki Hospital Department of Neurosurgery suggests all hope is not lost for people over 75 who experience severe traumatic brain injury. It has become widely…
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By Paul Stone On November 30th, 2015
An advanced imaging technique may be able to detect signs of brain injury, even after symptoms have subsided, according to a recent findings presented at the annual meeting of the…
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By Paul Stone On November 23rd, 2015
When you experience a concussion, few things are certain. You are likely, but not guaranteed to experience a number of symptoms, and they may come on immediately or develop over…
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By Paul Stone On November 20th, 2015
A Maryland high school senior is working to develop software that could help detect brain injuries, four years after experiencing a severe concussion himself. In eighth grade, Urbana High senior…
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By Paul Stone On November 16th, 2015
As we reach the end of November, the football season is nearing its thunderous conclusion and winter sports are kicking into gear. That means it is also an important time…
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By Paul Stone On November 13th, 2015
A drug commonly prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) shows potential to also help individuals with traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a recent study…
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By Paul Stone On November 6th, 2015
Approximately half of all people who experience a traumatic brain injury experience depression within a year. Those who do experience TBI-related depression are likely to experience a poorer recovery,…
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By Paul Stone On November 3rd, 2015
While much is still unknown about the ties linking traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and criminal activity, a growing body of evidence suggests a history of brain injuries is associated with…
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By Paul Stone On October 28th, 2015
Over the past few years, lawmakers and sports organizations have passed countless new regulations designed to cut down on the number of brain injuries occurring in organized sporting. So far,…
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