October 28, 2015 Israeli firm develops health-warning sensor for pilots Israeli defense electronics firm Elbit Systems says it has developed a body sensor that could help save the lives of pilots by forewarning of possible loss of consciousness in extreme manoeuvres or because of oxygen starvation.
October 28, 2015 Soccer parents, players sue FIFA over concussion policies Soccer joined the growing legal debate over head injuries Wednesday after FIFA and some of the sport's governing bodies in the United States were made the target of a lawsuit seeking new safety rules
October 28, 2015 Football helmets do little to prevent concussions, study finds Though they are crucial for preventing skull fractures, football helmets may do very little to protect players against concussions.
October 28, 2015 Pediatricians unveil game plan for safer youth football Parents who may be having second thoughts about allowing their children to strap on a helmet or score a touchdown may get some comfort from a new policy statement on youth football injuries from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
October 28, 2015 Simple vision test may help catch concussions A simple vision test using a stopwatch and a few flashcards may help parents and coaches screen young athletes for concussions, a small study suggests.
October 28, 2015 Lightning strike leaves Ohio boy brain-damaged A 13-year-old southwest Ohio boy seriously hurt by a lightning strike at an Indiana summer camp in June is breathing on his own but hasn't been able to speak or move without help
October 28, 2015 Family, doctors fail to notice chopstick stuck in boy's brain A baby in China went 10 days with a chopstick stuck up his nose, which punctured his brain and caused an infection because nobody noticed, Central European News reported.
October 28, 2015 More concussions reported among high school athletes Between 2005 and 2012, concussions among high school athletes became more common with every passing academic year, according to a new U.S. study.
October 28, 2015 Computer tracks eye movements to detect concussions A new piece of technology that tracks eye movements after a head injury might be able to detect concussions and determine their severity, researchers say.
October 28, 2015 Texas center offering innovative treatment for veterans with traumatic brain injuries For many men and women serving in the armed forces, the battle does not end when they return home. Such was the case for Sgt. First Class Andrew Marr, whose career as an Army Special Forces Green Beret explosive breacher was brought to a premature end.
