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How medicine, sports and society are trying to heal and protect the brains of millions amidst the growing awareness of the long-lasting effects of traumatic head injury
February 3, 2012 |
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Prisoners suffer disproportionately from past traumatic brain injuries. Researchers are hunting for the best tools to treat this population in an effort to help them reintegrate into society--and avoid re-incarceration
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After a traumatic injury, neurons that govern memory can regenerate
Mild traumatic brain injury represents a silent but brutal plague among combat veterans and a hidden threat to the health of civilians
A new test could help coaches identify head injuries on the sidelines
Low-tech emergency room therapies can stem the damage from traumatic brain injuries
A leading researcher discusses how on-the-field head injuries can lead to neurological disorders in players even after they hang up their cleats
About one in seven soldiers has suffered a mild brain injury, and a new study finds that the effects can linger
An Illinois high school ponies up $60,000 for helmets designed to protect players against brain and spinal injuries
A specialized form of brain imaging finds that soccer players who head the ball more than 1,000 times a year face risks similar to those with head trauma
A recent study shows that it's multiple blows to the head that lead to a concussion in football
A new high-tech helmet allows coaches and sideline doctors to spot concussions and other dangerous injuries on the football field, in real-time
Researchers are asking hockey players to give up their brains to study the long-term impact of concussions
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