According to a team of researchers in Boston and Arizona, we may now be able to detect abnormal markers related to the brain condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in living adults. CTE is a unique condition in that it can only be diagnosed during an autopsy, so while we believe their may be indications of […]
The Most Common Sports For Head Injuries
Sports are a pastime for many kids and teens growing up, but athletic activity is also one of the most common ways that kids suffer injuries. Bumps and bruises are common during sports, but more severe injuries also occur despite our best efforts at prevention. Medical data shows that nearly 300,000 kids and teens are […]
The Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Pain
Sleep deprivation and chronic pain are two problems that nobody wants to deal with, but unfortunately they often go hand in hand. These two problems are often related because they both feed off one another. For example, people who develop chronic back pain often lose the ability to achieve restful sleep, and the restorative sleep […]
Childhood TBI Linked To Depression and Joint Injuries
New research published in JAMA Pediatrics revealed that children who suffer traumatic brain injuries are at an increased risk for other neurologic and physiologic comorbities, like depression and bone and joint issues compared to children without a TBI. The study used data from the US National Survey of Children’s Health, and it looked at a number […]
NFL Awards $35 Million In Brain Injury Research Grants
The National Football League announced today that is has awarded more than $35 million in grants to fund medical research aimed at understanding and preventing brain injuries associated with the sport. Today’s grants are part of the $100 million initiative the league announced in 2016 called the “Play Safe. Play Smart,” campaign. During the 2016 […]
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