Head Injury - Page 32

October 24, 2015

Researchers to study brain health of MMA fighters, boxers

A groundbreaking study could lead to greater understanding of the long-term brain damage incurred by boxers and MMA fighters. 

October 24, 2015

Mom blames football helmet over high school player's death

The mother of a high school football player who died after collapsing during a game in Riverside County says the helmet the boy was wearing is to blame for his death.

October 24, 2015

Differences in a single gene may influence recovery from traumatic brain injury

New research has revealed that differences in a single gene may predict how well a person recovers from a TBI, compared to others with similar injuries.

October 24, 2015

Pot tied to fewer brain injury deaths, study says

People who use marijuana may be more likely to survive a serious head injury than people who don't, a new study suggests.

October 24, 2015

Simple tests could improve sideline concussion diagnosis, study shows

New research indicates that a quick vision test, combined with a series of other simple tests, could yield near-perfect concussion detection rates on the sidelines of a game.  

October 24, 2015

Study shows even non-concussion head injuries lead to brain changes

A new study published in the journal Neurology indicates that even head blows that don’t result in concussions can cause differences in athletes’ brains – over the course of a single season.

October 24, 2015

Lawyer cites teacher's brain condition in student sex assaults

A high school teacher accused of having sex with six male students has a brain condition that left her defenseless to the students' aggressive behavior, her lawyer said.

October 24, 2015

After wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, brain-injured veterans search for solace

The Bunce family and their doctors have spent a decade trying to restore Justin Bunce to the man they knew, with limited success.

October 24, 2015

Former high school basketball player starts nonprofit after suffering consecutive concussions

Three and a half years ago, Kylee Bliss, now 18, saw herself sidelined after suffering two concussions within two months while playing basketball.

October 24, 2015

Concussions cause changes in brain matter, inflammation

In a study on Canadian hockey players, researchers found that concussions cause significant changes in the brain’s microstructure, The New York Times reported.