Awareness of concussion—mechanics, symptoms, lingering effects, etc.—has increased greatly over the past few years, culminating in the recently released movie Concussion starring Will Smith as the doctor who uncovered the long-term devastation concussions can have on professional football players. As with most health issues, prevention via better equipment, education and sports regulation is a major
Blasts from explosives have long been known to cause mild traumatic brain injury in combat veterans, but a new study by Seattle experts sheds light on how — and where — lasting harm may occur. Using brain scans from dozens of former soldiers, plus similar research in mice, scientists have identified the cerebellum — the
“I think the culture has changed. I think the mindset is that they don’t want to take unnecessary chances, for the most part, with brain injury,” said former Steelers team physician Julian Bailes. The decision to sideline All-Pro receiver Antonio Brown, perhaps the Steelers’ most dynamic offensive player, for a playoff game, Dr. Bailes continued,
Researchers have found an explanation for the correlation between eating fish during pregnancy, and the health of the baby’s brain. Dietary lipid contains fatty acids such as omega-6 and omega-3, which are essential nutrients for many animals and humans. The research group found that a balanced intake of lipids by pregnant women is necessary for
One of the most common questions concussion experts are currently being asked by parents is: “Should I keep my kids in sports?” Concussion, a public health issue, has gained a great deal of media attention recently, particularly with the release of the movie “Concussion.” This has led to confusion about concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy,
There is no treatment for concussions, but researchers at the University at Buffalo are looking at whether prescribing exercise might just help. Dr. John Leddy of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences evaluated 16-year-old Camryn Sullivan for concussion symptoms. Leddy examined Sullivan and invited her to join a new clinical trial on acute
Sean McDonnell, coach of the University of New Hampshire’s football team, thought Erik Swartz, a University professor of kinesiology, was crazy at first. But the two struck a fast rapport. Swartz had spent years on the sidelines of football games as an athletic trainer. He understood the sport inside and out. And he said he had an idea
A habitual prisoner in the Denver County Jail looked at Christina Aegerter and told her that whenever he’s released, he starts using drugs, gets in trouble and ends up right back behind bars. A fourth-year doctoral student in the clinical psychology program at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP), Aegerter had
Tens of thousands of wounded war veterans return from service with undiagnosed brain injuries which they attempt to conceal by withdrawing emotionally from their loved ones, new research has suggested. Scientists at Johns Hopkins University analysed a cohort of American combat veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. They uncovered tens of thousands of undiagnosed and
‘Tis the season for positive changes in our lives, and embarking on new endeavors. Whether you enjoy hunting and fishing and gathering your own food, or are simply looking for a means to improve your overall quality of life, here are several reasons why you should eat more wild game and fish in 2016. Reduce
Winter is upon us. With it comes an increased participation in winter sports and an increased incidence of traumatic brain injuries. Outdoor winter sports include ice skating, sledding, snowmobiling, snow-boarding, hockey and skiing. Indoor winter sports include basketball, volleyball, and indoor soccer. All of these have in common the increase in potential for heads hitting
In the rush to reduce head trauma in sports, doctors, researchers, leagues and equipment makers have looked at everything from improving helmets to teaching safer tackling techniques. But one little-explored cause of concussions is the field beneath the feet of the millions of athletes who play football, lacrosse, soccer and other sports. A new report
Thousands of British patients suffering from chronic pain and fatigue could be misdiagnosed with psychological problems when they unknowingly have a type of brain damage. The major cause of the damage is head injury, which can be relatively mild. The British National Institute for Health and Care Excellence was considering including the condition – called post-traumatic
While the psychological side effects of drugs are often overlooked, they can present serious problems. Such is the case with statins, which pose a danger to those who take them as well as to the public at large. New research links them to aggression in women, a finding that adds to the data indicating they
Erythropoietin might have neurocytoprotective effects. In this trial, researchers studied its effect on neurological recovery, mortality, and venous thrombotic events in patients with traumatic brain injury. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial conducted in 29 centers in seven countries examined the effect of erythropoietin on neurological recovery, mortality, and venous thrombotic events in patients with traumatic brain
A UF Health researcher and his colleagues have discovered an association between increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and fish-oil supplements and a decreased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in people at risk for the disease. The study is the first of its kind to find an association between omega-3 and the
A search for articles related to TBI yields approximately 50,000 to 120,000 references, depending on the search terms. Combining these terms with “chronic” or “long-term” reduces the number by more than 90%. The results suggest that less than 10% of TBI research is related to chronic effects or long-term outcomes. Although research on the chronic
MRI shows brain damage in a surprisingly high percentage of active duty military personnel who suffered blast-related mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), according to a new study appearing online in the journal Radiology. In what represents the largest study using advanced brain imaging of active military ever performed, Dr. Riedy and colleagues used MRI to
Fish is a nutritious food, being rich in protein, vitamins and minerals which are significant to maintain good health. As compared to Beef and Pork, it has much lower in fat, cholesterol and calories. Whereas, not all fish are the same, you should check the 3 Reasons to Stop Eating Tilapia. Tilapia is one of the famous
Online cognitive training programs promise to boost memory and attention, and they’re popping up at a rapid pace. According to one dementia expert, the online cognitive training business has grown from about $200 million annually 6 or 7 years ago to an estimated $2 billion a year today. But are these companies truly giving patients an
