Archive for March, 2015
By Paul Stone On March 31st, 2015
Several past studies have found numerous potential blood biomarkers which could help identify and diagnose traumatic brain injury, and now a new report suggests a panel of a select number of these biomarkers is capable of identifying brain injury within hours. Most importantly, the new method uses lab arrays widely available in most health centers.…
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By Rolf Gainer On March 31st, 2015
Florida has incurred much debate with the state’s recent rule to require headgear for girls’ lacrosse. Boys’ lacrosse players have worn hard-shell helmets with face protection for years and goal tenders on girls’ team have worn helmets for several decades. The state’s new ruling requires a soft protective device and many of the players use…
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By jasonmaddox On March 30th, 2015
As the month of March draws to a close, the month dedicated to brain injury awareness also ends. As our friend, George Visger, points out in a recent blog, for him, every day is brain injury awareness day. George is a courageous brain injury survivor and former NFL player for the San Francisco 49ers. He…
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By Paul Stone On March 27th, 2015
Serious brain injuries cause changes in the brain similar to those observed in older individuals, according to new findings from researchers at Imperial College London. With the help of lawyers for personal injury charges, who files a request for your injury compensation on your behalf, that can be used to recover from your brain injury…
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By jasonmaddox On March 25th, 2015
The issue of recovery of self after brain injury is important to the person with a brain injury, their family and loved ones and rehabilitation professionals. Following a brain injury, many are confronted with a profound and complex loss of identity and social role. As we consider the realities of living with a brain injury,…
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By Paul Stone On March 24th, 2015
Concussions may be one of the most common brain injuries on the planet, but countless people will never experience what it feels like to have a brain injury. One company is working to change that. No, the company isn’t attempting to give everyone alive a brain injury. Instead Innocorp has designed a set of goggles they…
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By Paul Stone On March 20th, 2015
Can your ability to smell help medical professionals in an understaffed hospitals to diagnose you with a brain injury? According to a new study by Federal researchers published in the journal Neurology, that might be the case. The study led by Air Force Colonel (Dr.) Michael Xydakis, associate professor of Surgery in the F. Edward…
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By Paul Stone On March 18th, 2015
Chris Borland caught the sports world by surprise yesterday by announcing his retirement from the NFL after just one promising season playing for the San Francisco 49’s, but brain injury experts are coming out in support of the athlete’s brave decision. “It’s surprising because you don’t see it happen,” said Dr. Kevin Winter, one such…
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By Rolf Gainer On March 17th, 2015
Chris Borland, a 24 year old linebacker for the San Francisco 49r’s announced his retirement. Voted as the NFL “top rookie” Borland gained recognition in his short career and was slated to take a key spot in the upcoming season. Borland is walking away from a salary for next season in excess of $500,000. Borland…
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By Paul Stone On March 16th, 2015
Concussions can impact numerous aspects of cognition that are likely to influence a person’s driving ability, including vision, reaction-time, and coordination. However, there has been very little research on just how much a brain injury affects driving ability. One researcher from the University of Georgia is hoping to change that. Julianne Schmidt, an assistant professor…
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