October 27, 2015 Maryland man blames shoplifting on temporary amnesia A 46-year-old man fined $500 for shoplifting at a Maryland grocery store in February is disputing the citation by saying he experienced a rare condition similar to a brief form of amnesia, My Fox DC reported.
October 27, 2015 NFL, FIFA join forces to evaluate concussions Medical officials from the NFL, FIFA and other sports organizations are banding together to look into better ways to identify, manage and treat concussions.
October 27, 2015 Company creates LED-enhanced mouth guards to help identify concussions A new company is looking to land a punch in the fight against concussions by providing youth athletes with technologically enhanced mouth guards.
October 27, 2015 Brain stimulation may give hope to coma patients We know the feeling: After backpacking up the mountain and setting up the tents, we slip into sleep, never mind the lumpy ground.
October 27, 2015 Half of jailed NYC youths have a brain injury, study shows About half of all 16- to 18-year-olds coming into New York City's jails say they had a traumatic brain injury before being incarcerated, most caused by assaults, according to a new study that's the latest in a growing body of research documenting head trauma among young offenders.
October 27, 2015 Mild traumatic brain injury may cause cognitive problems, lasting brain damage While much is known about the effects of severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI), less attention has been paid to mild and moderate brain injuries.
October 27, 2015 New technique helps find hidden consciousness in coma patients Some patients who are in a coma may be aware of their surroundings even though they can't visibly communicate with others, and now, scientists have found a new way to help identify these patients.
October 27, 2015 Coroner: Exam will look at brain of Ohio State player found dead A neuropathologist will look for signs of traumatic brain injury in an Ohio State athlete who was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound and had a reported history of concussions, a coroner said Monday.
October 27, 2015 Taiwanese girl paralyzed after getting electrocuted at a shopping mall A 6-year-old girl in Taiwan is in critical condition after getting electrocuted from a display case in a shopping mall, Central European News (CEN) reported.
October 27, 2015 Student athletes need break from school after a concussion, study claims According to neurologists, kids who suffer concussions need to take a break – not just from sports, but from school as well.
