FeaturedNeurology·May 18, 2015·5 min readMemory and Brain Differences in Former NFL Players Who Lost Consciousness During ConcussionA new study reports some former NFL players who lost consciousness due to concussion while playing have smaller hippocampal volume and score lower on memory tests.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 6, 2015·6 min readAbnormal Protein Patterns Seen in Brains of Retired NFL Players Who Suffered Repeat ConcussionsA new neuroimaging test could help doctors identify CTE in those exposed to repetitive brain injuries, such as NFL players, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 17, 2014·2 min readHow 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 17, 2013·3 min readBrain Scans Show Unusual Activity in Retired NFL PlayersA neuroimaging study finds profound brain activity abnormalities in a group of retired NFL players.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 18, 2013·3 min readEvidence Shows Concussions Require Long-Term Follow-up for PlayersNew research into concussions sustained during sports shows damage to the brain can persist for decades after an original or head trauma. The long-term consequences of concussions include memory loss, attention deficits and motor control problems.Read More
