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If you have ever been to a Philadelphia Eagles game, you know how hard some of the hits are out there on the field. Not surprisingly, many players end up hurt. But some players are alleging that brain injuries, in particular, leave lasting and severe consequences that they were never warned about. A suit filed against […]
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Pennsylvania Tackles Brain Injuries In Student Athletes
The governor of Pennsylvania recently signed into law a bill that will help prevent concussions during high school athletic events. The Safety in Youth Sports Act was signed into law on Nov. 9 by Gov. Tom Corbett. The law is said to help lower the occurrence of traumatic brain injuries in student athletes. Sadly, traumatic […]
Cdc Kids Head Injuries Require Examination In An Er
mishaps. Luckily, it appears that more parents know what to do next. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently concluded in a study that emergency room visits by children had risen by 60 percent from 2001 through 2009. The CDC said this was not the result of more injuries, but instead a greater […]
Philadelphia Eagles Lose Quarterback Temporarily To Brain Injury
Football season has just gotten under way, but the Philadelphia Eagles have already had more than their fair share of heartbreak after star quarterback Michael Vick was taken out of Sunday’s game with a concussion. Depending on how serious the brain injury turns out to be, it could take weeks before Vick is allowed to play […]
Doctors Advise Against Kids Sports That Risk Head Injury
A statement issued jointly by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian Paediatric Society urges its member doctors to oppose children being involved in boxing and other sports where there is an increased risk of brain injuries to participants. The statement appeared in the September issue of “Pediatrics.” The original policy dates back to 1997, […]
75 Former Players Reportedly Sue Nfl Over Brain Injuries
Earlier this week we discussed how devastating brain injuries can be and how it was recently reported that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) diagnosis even doubles the risk of dementia later on in life. Additionally, it has been proven that severe or multiple head injuries can lead to memory loss and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). […]
Study Traumatic Brain Injury Doubles Chance Of Dementia
Depending on the severity of a brain injury and the area of the brain affected, many immediate and gradual effects can result. Some of the most common ways to develop brain injuries are through accidents, sports injuries and falls. Unfortunately, brain injuries can change a person’s life forever, with lingering effects years down the road. […]
Pennsylvania Motorcycle Helmet Law Could Return
At one point in time it was illegal to ride a motorcycle in Pennsylvania without a helmet. The law, after motorcycle enthusiasts fought tooth and nail, was repealed in 2003; however, a state lawmaker from the western Pennsylvania hopes to revive it. The representative is expected to reintroduce the bill, officially known as House Bill […]
Study Best To Wait Before Performing X Rays On Kids Brains
Doctors use x-rays or CT scans to look inside of the body to determine if something is not right. For example, if someone has suffered a head injury, a CT scan is often used to determine how serious the injury is and if the person will need treatment. But while CT scans, short for computed […]
Deceased Former Nfl Star Had Brain Damage Doctors Find
As we have reported in previous posts, brain injuries, including major concussions, are very dangerous and can lead to permanent damage. Brain injuries in the United States most commonly result from accidents, sports injuries and assaults, and should be treated by a doctor immediately. Today, national news sources revealed that the one-time NFL star for […]
Nhl Study Brain Injury Likelier If Concussion Symptoms Ignored
If you have been watching any of the Philadelphia Flyers in the Stanley Cup finals recently, you probably noticed the hard hits that are so common with the sport of hockey. But the hitting isn’t all fun and games, and can lead to serious concussions and brain injuries. What makes matters worse is when players […]
Proposed Bill Seeks To Tackle Brain Injuries In Young Athletes
Brain injuries can have effects that manifest themselves in many different ways, depending on the severity of the injury and the area of the brain affected. Some of the most common ways to develop brain injuries are through accidents, sports injuries, and assaults. Sadly, brain injuries are often life changing and can lead to cognitive […]