Archive for May, 2013
By Paul Stone On May 31st, 2013
Is a brain protein often associated with Alzheimer’s disease and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy the source of chronic brain damage stemming from traumatic brain injuries? Researchers from the University of Texas…
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By Paul Stone On May 31st, 2013
They say every concussion is different, but there is one thing in common between them all: the suggested treatment mainly consists of sitting and relaxing in a dim or dark…
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By Paul Stone On May 30th, 2013
If you want an idea how far we’ve come in diagnosing and treating brain injury, just think that not long ago only an estimated 10 percent of traumatic brain injuries…
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By jasonmaddox On May 30th, 2013
Too often the families of traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors are forgotten. The doctors and nurses are busy tending to the needs of the patient, which is to be expected. …
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By Paul Stone On May 28th, 2013
Riddell Helmets have been in the headlines recently for their part in the litigation facing the NFL as well as a recent suit they lost to a teen claiming they…
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By Paul Stone On May 28th, 2013
Falls are a serious concern for those over 65. It is well discussed and even a punchline on television shows where elderly people are constantly concerned about breaking a hip,…
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By Paul Stone On May 24th, 2013
For parents, all of the talk about concussions in youth sports and new guidelines can be scary and confusing. But, good parents also want their kids to be active and…
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By Paul Stone On May 24th, 2013
It is far from news that homeless people have heightened risk of rain injuries, but hearing just how much higher the risk is can still be awfully startling. The newest…
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By Paul Stone On May 23rd, 2013
It has long been understood that service men and women with repeated traumatic brain injuries have heightened risks of suicide or suicidal impulses, but recently it has been proven these…
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By Paul Stone On May 23rd, 2013
With the huge number of prestigious doctors and researchers working on traumatic brain injury diagnostic approaches and technology, it is kind of startling to hear one of the most interesting prototypes to…
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