FeaturedNeurology·October 28, 2013·3 min readAfter Concussion, Kids May Need Breaks in SchoolResearchers recommend accommodations be made in the classroom for children recovering from concussions.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·June 25, 2013·3 min readOne in Five Students in Grades 7-12 Report Traumatic Brain Injury in their LifetimeAccording to a new study, 1 in 5 adolescents have suffered a TBI which left them unconscious for more than five minutes or required hospitalization.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 11, 2013·3 min readFrequent Soccer Ball ‘Heading’ May Lead to Brain InjuryResearchers discover soccer players who frequently 'head' the ball have white matter abnormalities consistent with concussion and mild traumatic brain injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 18, 2013·4 min readAthletes with Suspected Concussion Should Be Removed from Play"If in doubt, sit it out" researchers recommend for athletes with suspected concussions in a new concussion guideline update from the AAN.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 12, 2013·3 min readSingle Concussion may Cause Lasting Brain DamageA new study finds lasting structural damage to the brain can be caused by a single concussion.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
