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Concussion
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Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
New Guidelines Proposed for Treatment of Concussions in High School Athletes
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), in conjunction with several State politicians, have proposed legislation that would promote baseline neurological testing in an effort to reduce the number…
California Personal Injury Law Case Notes
On-Line Course Teaches High School Coaches About Concussions
A study published in the September 2010 issue of Pediatrics reports the number of sports-related concussions is highest in high school-aged athletes, but the number in younger athletes is significant…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
Local Athletic Trainer Authors Book on Sports Concussions
Phil Hossler, a certified athletic trainer at East Brunswick High School and member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame, recently published, "Concussion Policy Construction Guide for Schools,"…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
The Impact of Concussions on High School Athletes
The House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing, Thursday, May 20, 2010 in order to discuss the prevalence of concussions in high school student athletes. The meeting also discussed…
Truck Injury Lawyer Blog
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Myths – Do You Have to be Knocked Out to Have a TBI?
By Morgan Adams
There are several myths about Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI's), all of which can be explained when you understand the science and medicine involved in the causation and treatment of TBI's. One of the…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
Return to Play : Understanding Sports Concussions
On Thursday evening I had the pleasure of participating in a program sponsored by Neuroscience Network at the Princeton Library. Joining me was Smita Thakker-Varia, Ph.D., Carlos Salazar, A.T.C., C.S.C.S.…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
Mild TBI-Current Science and Future Directions
Yesterday I attended a wonderful presentation at the IABA's 8th World Congress entitled, "mild TBI-Current Science and Future Directions". The speakers were Jim Kelly, MD and Erin Bigler, Ph.D. Dr.…
California Personal Injury Law Case Notes
Don’t Label “Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries” as “Concussions”
A child's head injury can have devastating effects. To reduce the risk of the injured child suffering a second and perhaps worse injury, medical professionals should use the term “mild traumatic brain injury”…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
HBO Special Highlights Concussions in the NFL
Last week, HBO presented a 30-minute special on concussions featuring Chris Nowinski's concussion research program. The program, part of HBO's ongoing series Real Sports, details controversial aspects of professional sports…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
New Jersey High School Student Asks Congress for Concussion Management Guidelines
I read an interesting article recently in which Niki Popyer, a 16-year old resident of Marlboro, New Jersey, joined former players from the National Football League and asked Congress to…