FeaturedNeurology·November 28, 2016·1 min readImaging Study Examines Brains of Current and Former NFL PlayersResearchers measure a marker of activated glial cell response in current and former NFL football players who have suffered concussions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 27, 2016·6 min readExperimental Imaging Agent Reveals Concussion Related CTE in Living BrainResearchers use an experimental PET scan tracer to effectively find brain protein deposits specific to CTE in the brain of a retired NFL player.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 23, 2016·5 min readSome Youth Football Drills Are Riskier Than OthersLimiting tackling drills during football practice can reduce a player's exposure to serious head impact, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 23, 2016·5 min readMRI Scans May Be Useful in Diagnosing Chronic Traumatic EncephalopathyResearchers report MRI brain scans may be an early and easier way to diagnose CTE.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 26, 2016·2 min readAbnormally Low Blood Flow Indicates Brain Damage in NFL PlayersResearchers have identified abnormal areas of low blood flow in living NFL players. The findings could help provide better diagnosis and treatments for players with head trauma related to playing football.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 25, 2016·6 min readMeasurable Brain Changes Following Head Impacts From a Season of High School FootballResearchers report repeated head injuries suffered by high school football players during a single season results in measurable brain changes, even when no concussion occurred.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 28, 2016·6 min readSimple Blood Test May Detect Evidence of Concussion A Week After InjuryResearchers use a simple blood test to detect evidence of concussion in patients up to 7 days after injury has occurred.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 8, 2016·4 min readSuicide Risk Increased Three Fold in Adults Following ConcussionAccording to a new study, the long term risk of suicide in adults who have had a concussion is three times higher than the population norm.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 5, 2016·2 min readStudy Aims to Change Athletes’ Perception and Reporting of ConcussionsA new study is set to address ways to reduce the stigma surrounding concussions suffered by athletes.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 5, 2016·4 min readWhy Rest Following Concussion is CriticalA couple of days of rest following a concussion can help reset neural networks and repair short term injury to the brain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 16, 2015·8 min readWhen Is It Safe to Go Back to the Game After Concussion?Researchers made advancements in developing new tests to monitor cognitive and motor function following a sports related concussion.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·November 9, 2015·6 min readBlood Test Can Detect Concussions in KidsA blood test is able to detect concussions with 94 percent accuracy, a new study reports.Read More
