What Exactly Is a Concussion?
Every person throughout the country has likely heard of concussions, and the great majority feel confident that they understand the brain injury. However, concussions are greatly misunderstood. Anyone that refers…
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Barriers impede access to needed post-acute services for individuals with TBI
Anne Leopold, MSc of JBS International By now, most people, including medical providers, insurance providers, policymakers, and researchers, know that recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a long-term…
ReadIntroduction of Guest Blogger, Anne Leopold, MSc, of JBS International
Recently I was at the Southwest Disability Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico and had the opportunity to attend a presentation by Anne Leopold, MSc of JBS International. Ms. Leopold’s presentation…
ReadNASCAR Mandates Baseline Concussion Testing Starting in 2014
Following a high profile concussion in the sport last season, NASCAR is taking a page from other professional sports leagues and mandating baseline concussion testing beginning next season. Baseline tests…
ReadCholine May Help Improve Cognitive Function Following Brain Injury
Can a supplement available at any drug store help improve cognitive impairment in those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury? With researchers looking for any new way to treat…
ReadBrainline Interview Series
Brainline.org is a resource, a place of support and information, for anyone who deals with brain injury from the individuals with brain injury to their families as well as professionals…
ReadCognitive Impairments From Concussions May Linger Even When Symptoms Are Gone
One of the most frustrating parts of recovering from a brain injury is feeling normal but still being functionally impaired. Just because your symptoms are gone doesn’t mean your…
ReadDebunking the Most Common Myths About Concussions
You may feel like you see concussions in the headlines every day, but surprisingly this has done little to change the widespread misunderstandings of the specific brain injury. It is…
ReadSkier Sally Francklyn Tells Her Story of Traumatic Brain Injury
There is a literally endless supply of news about traumatic brain injury coming out every day. We hear what the laboratories, researchers, and scientists all have to say and the…
ReadTroy Aikman Gives His Thoughts on Concussions and Recent Documentary
Last week ESPN finally showed the world their documentary League of Denial which took aim at the way the NFL has handled brain injuries and player safety within their league…
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