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Archive for January, 2016

By On January 27th, 2016

NFL’r Dead at 27 from CTE

Tyler Sash, a 27 year old, died in September from an accidental overdose of pain medication. Sash had played for the New York Giants as a Safety. Dr. Ann McKee of the Boston University School of Medicine confirmed that the former NFL player had Stage 2 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy or CTE which is unusual for…

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By On January 22nd, 2016

Apple Pie or Violence: Which is the American Tradition? Part Two of Our Interview with Ray Ciancaglini

In Part Two of our conversation with Ray Ciancaglini, we explore the connection between violence and brain injury in sports. Sports related concussion is an ongoing theme here on NeuroNotes. We want to capture different views of concussion. The following interview shares perspective on sports as a cause of brain injury. Are we hooked on violence?…

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By On January 21st, 2016

Many Products Marketed For Concussion Recovery Are Too Good To Be True

As the concussion crisis in sports has brought increased attention to the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury, new problems have also arisen. Specifically, a whole new market has arisen promising to protect athletes from concussions and miraculously improve brain injured athletes’ recoveries. From herbal supplements, helmet innovations, and now a so-called “super-milk”, there’s a…

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By On January 20th, 2016

A champ speaks candidly about sports, violence and injury

MJ Clausen and I interviewed Ray Ciancaglini on November 20, 2015. Our interview with Ray focused on sports and concussions in both boxing and football. Specifically, we spoke about the future of sports like boxing and football in which violence is an inevitable part of the game.  Ray Ciancaglini is the Founder of The Second…

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By On January 18th, 2016

Naturally Dissolving Sensor Could Monitor Brains After TBI

Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Washington University School of Medicine have created a new class of small, naturally dissolving electronic sensors that could be revolutionary for brain injury treatment and recovery. Following a traumatic brain injury or brain surgery, it is often crucial to closely monitor the brain for swelling or…

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By On January 15th, 2016

“The Great” DeKosky and Mike Webster’s Brain

In the movie “Concussion” Dr. Steven DeKosky  portrayed by actor Eddie Marsan was referred to as “The Great DeKosky”  by Dr. Ron Hamilton a Neuropathologist and colleague. DeKosky, a Behavioral Neurologist and Dementia expert was supposed to barely have time for Dr. Bennet Omalu and to look at Mike Webster’s brain. In both real life…

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