Posts Tagged ‘traumatic brain injury’
By Paul Stone On October 17th, 2014
Traumatic brain injuries are not much of a laughing matter, but comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele have made a name for themselves by finding the humor in thorny topics…
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By Paul Stone On October 14th, 2014
The severe brain injury of Michael Schumacher was both tragic and shocking, but a new report on the Formula 1 driver’s accident could have implications for the entire sports industry…
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By Paul Stone On October 10th, 2014
There are a fair amount of misconceptions surrounding concussions, and Medical Xpress reports two new studies suggest these widespread misunderstandings and myths could be hindering the treatment and recovery of…
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By Paul Stone On October 9th, 2014
Brutal sports like football, boxing, and hockey get most of the attention when it comes to brain injuries in athletics, but there are several other sports with notable issues of…
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By Paul Stone On October 8th, 2014
While one former Formula One racing champion is making progress in his rehabilitation from a severe traumatic brain injury unrelated to racing, another driver, Jules Bianchi, has suffered a severe…
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By Paul Stone On October 7th, 2014
A study published in PLoS ONE says the only drug currently approved to treat the disabling effects of strokes may also be a potential treatment for similar damage in more…
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By Paul Stone On October 6th, 2014
The NFL currently has plenty of scandals on their hands. While still dealing with the fallout from Adrian Peterson’s domestic abuse and initial mishandling of the situation, news has surfaced…
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By Paul Stone On October 3rd, 2014
Concussions in football are far from abnormal, and it isn’t unheard of for athletes to continue competing after suffering a brain injury on the field. A few years ago, it…
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By Paul Stone On October 2nd, 2014
It has become terrifyingly routine for deceased former NFL players to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The NFL continues to downplay the issues of brain injuries in the…
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By Paul Stone On September 30th, 2014
Teenagers who have experienced a traumatic brain injury in their lifetime are significantly more likely to exhibit harmful behavior according to a new study published in the online journal PLoS…
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