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Concussion
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Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
Heads Up! Tools for Physicians on Diagnosing and Managing Concussion
The International Brain Injury Association has a wonderful article detailing the importance of early diagnosis and the constant attention that needs to be paid to concussions and mild traumatic brain…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
2007 Concussion Baseline Testing Grants Announced
I recently wrote on a new test that will be used in schools across the country to better determine and treat traumatic brain injuries in student athletes. The test, called…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
ImPACT test measures concussion severity
A new test was introduced early this month to help assess when children can return to physical activities after having suffered a concussion or brain injury. The test is called…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
Outside medical experts to join NFL summit on concussions
An article today on the Baltimore Sun's website reports that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been feeling outside pressure related to the league's care and concern of it's players. Outside…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
The Hidden Epidemic
I recently found a link to a website with information relating to the connection between concussions and suicidal depression.
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
This Month’s Brain Injury Professional
I just received my "Brain Injury Professional", the official publication of the North America Brain Injury Society. This is a special issue, certainly most timely, on blast injury and traumatic…
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Mike Webster to Ted Johnson: Are the NFL and the New York Times Kidding?
I don’t want to turn this blog into a soapbox, and as someone who really likes newspapers, I also don’t want to join the Greek chorus of self-appointed media watchdogs…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
Schools are Using ImPACT Concussion Testing
The Leader newspaper recently featured the stories of two high schools that are using the computer screening programs on all of their student athletes and how the testing is working…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
Concussions Are Serious Injuries
Phil Hossler, a member of the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey's Sports Concussion Committee, wrote "Concussions Are Very Serious Injuries" for the Home News Tribune.
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
The Effect of Concussions on Teen Athletes
The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey was featured in an article entitled Teen Athletes More Susceptible to Concussions in the Herald News.