Traumatic Brain Injury

How Young is "Too Young" for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?

Brain Injury, Concussion, Head Injury, Safety, Traumatic Brain Injury

Right now, no one knows how many hits…how frequent the hits…or how hard the hits have to be before “several concussions” becomes “irreversible brain damage.” The only thing that is clear is that we need to do more to protect the brains of young athletes. If chronic traumatic encephalopathy was found in the brain of an otherwise healthy 21-year-old man, when did it start? In high school? Junior high?

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Brain Trauma May Mimic Lou Gehrig's Disease

Brain Injury, Coma, Concussion, Head Injury, Safety, Traumatic Brain Injury

“Tuesdays with Morrie” is the heartbreaking story of the final life lessons imparted by a beloved teacher dying of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Today, the New York Times reports on an astonishing bit of science that expands the tragedy:  Some people diagnosed with ALS may not have the disease.

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Frozen Soybeans Almost Kill Worker… Company Could Face $721K Fine

Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury

A Wisconsin grain company worker almost died when he was trapped in frozen soybeans for 4 hours.  Fortunately, the worker was treated for hypothermia and returned to work the next day.  The company received multiple violations for not providing safeguards for employees working in grain bins.   Those violations could cost the company over $700K.  http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hlFtHGx0H1i3twcfET6Wh-0J8FrwD9HCRUMG0

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NFL Releases New Concussion Poster

Brain Injury, Concussion, Head Injury, Safety, Traumatic Brain Injury

Finally, finally, finally!  Professional locker rooms across the country will be undergoing minor redecoration, with players’ health in mind. The National Football League (NFL) has released its official, new poster, which clearly lists symptoms of concussion and potential long-term effects. In one section, the poster says that traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to “…problems

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