Posts Tagged ‘traumatic brain injury’
By Paul Stone On July 8th, 2014
The NCAA has received harsh criticism for their lax concussion rules, and they have finally taken a step towards addressing the complaints by releasing a new set of guidelines for…
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By Paul Stone On July 7th, 2014
There are plenty of common ways people suffer brain injuries. Car crashes, falls, and sports are all widely recognized for their potential for brain injuries, but there is one way…
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By Paul Stone On July 1st, 2014
Ben Utecht is most well-known for the years he spent playing for the Colts and Bengals in the NFL before he was forced to retire, but he is quickly becoming…
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By Paul Stone On June 30th, 2014
Recovery from a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury can be a long and difficult path, and often help is needed to get the level of rehabilitation required for a…
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By Paul Stone On June 27th, 2014
Due to the high rates of both conditions in veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) have been closely associated…
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By Paul Stone On June 26th, 2014
New research published in the journal Neurology shows that veterans who have experienced brain injury while in active service are 60 percent more likely to develop dementia later in life…
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By Paul Stone On June 25th, 2014
Football fans and those of us with heightened interests in traumatic brain injuries have been anxiously waiting for the resolution in the concussion lawsuits filed against the NFL. After a…
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By Paul Stone On June 17th, 2014
There has been some question about the difference in the brain injuries that occur from blast trauma compared to physical impacts. But, a new study suggests the injuries suffered by…
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By Paul Stone On June 16th, 2014
Word on the condition of Former F1 driver Michael Schumacher has been quiet for the past few months and many were skeptical if the champion racer would ever awake from…
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By Paul Stone On June 13th, 2014
Normally, concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries normally only take 7-10 days to recover from, researchers have long been seeking to understand why some individuals who suffer mild brain injuries…
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