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·December 1, 2014·4 min read

Study Measures Head Blows in Girls’ Lacrosse

A new study measures the dampening effects of various kinds of sports headgear on head blows.

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·July 9, 2014·3 min read

Doctors Have Ethical Obligation to Educate, Protect Athletes from Concussion

The AAN states doctors have an ethical obligation to educate and protect athletes from sports concussions.

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·March 10, 2014·5 min read

Researchers Model a Key Breaking Point Involved in Traumatic Brain Injury

A new study sheds light on the mechanical properties of tau and its role in the elasticity of neurons. The findings could answer some important questions about tbi.

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·February 17, 2014·2 min read

How Well Do Football Helmets Protect Players from Concussions?

Football helmets currently being used on the field may do little to help protect against hits to the side of the head or rotational force, a new study reports.

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·January 15, 2014·4 min read

Head Injuries Triple Long-Term Risk of Early Death

Survivors of TBI are three times more likely to die prematurely, either as a result of suicide or from fatal injuries, than the general population, a new study reports.

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·December 11, 2013·3 min read

Dietary Amino Acids Relieve Sleep Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury in Animals

Administering a cocktail of amino acids to mice models of TBI, researchers improved sleep disturbances caused by the brain injuries.

This MRI scan show the effects of concussion on the brain.

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·December 9, 2013·5 min read

Concussion Secrets Unveiled in Mice and Man

Using a mouse trauma model, researchers observe specific cells mount an immune response to concussion brain injuries in an attempt to prevent more widespread damage.

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·November 13, 2013·6 min read

Menstrual Cycle Influences Concussion Outcomes

Women who suffered concussions during their premenstrual phase had a slower recovery and poorer health one month after injury compared to those injured two weeks directly after their period or women taken birth control pills, a new study reports.

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·October 17, 2013·3 min read

Brain Scans Show Unusual Activity in Retired NFL Players

A neuroimaging study finds profound brain activity abnormalities in a group of retired NFL players.

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·October 14, 2013·2 min read

Age Doesn’t Impact Concussion Symptoms

Researchers find no significant difference in concussion symptoms and recovery times between different age groups, from middle school children to college athletes.

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·August 19, 2013·2 min read

The Concussed Brain at Work: fMRI Study Documents Brain Activation During Concussion Recovery

Looking at fMRI scans taken within 24 hours and again weeks after concussion, researchers suggest the brain may compensate for TBI during a patient's recovery time.