Lawmaker pledges to donate his brain for TBI research
After listening to several former NFL players testify about the effects and risks of traumatic brain injury, one member of the House of Representatives says he will donate his brain…
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Canadian bull rider becomes first rodeo star to be diagnosed with CTE
A rising professional athlete in a dangerous sport suddenly takes his life. When doctors examine his brain in an autopsy, they notice the tell-tale signs of the notorious degenerative brain…
ReadTulsa teen making “remarkable progress” after brain injury during high school football game
A young Tulsa athlete has made “remarkable progress” recovering from a severe traumatic brain injury sustained during a football game between Union and Owasso High School. Union running back Keviyon…
ReadESPN college football broadcaster Ed Cunningham retires because of traumatic brain injuries
Over the past 20 years, Ed Cunningham has become one of the most recognizable voices in college football by providing color analysis and commentary on both ABC and ESPN. But…
ReadNot every TBI is obvious – a high-school football player is in a coma after a “routine play”
When people think about traumatic brain injuries in football, they typically imagine highlight reel worthy collisions or spectacular tackles. Few realize even the most routine hits could trigger a life-threatening…
ReadArmy veteran’s TBI recovery led him back to school and into business
Like many people who experience a serious traumatic brain injury, Army Staff Sgt. Brian Grundtner faced lots of doubt and uncertainty after he fell 50-feet during an airborne training jump.…
ReadAlzheimer’s and Antidepressants make TBI more likely
If you were just judging by the media coverage, you could be forgiven for thinking that sports like football are the leading causes of traumatic brain injury. That is not…
ReadNew tool could revolutionize brain pressure monitoring after TBI
Traumatic brain injuries can cause a number of secondary issues, the most dangerous of which would be increased pressure in the brain. As the pressure in the brain increases after…
ReadThose who develop PTSD after brain injury may also have brain abnormalities
A team of researchers says they have found evidence showing those who develop post-traumatic stress disorder after a brain injury also have distinct changes in their brains. Specifically, the amygdala…
ReadExperimental drug repairs the memory in brain injured mice
According to a pet friendly rehab center a new experimental drug tested in animal trials could potentially have huge implications for those recovering from traumatic brain injuries in the future.…
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