Tag Archives: concussion

Traumatic Brain Injury: What is it and what research and resources are available?

Posted on June 17, 2021 by mpgarcia

According to the Mayo Clinic, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) “results from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body”. A TBI can also be caused by “an object that goes through brain tissue, such as a bullet … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue | Tagged concussion, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Research, TBI, traumatic brain injury | 2 Comments

Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for January 2020

Posted on January 23, 2020 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: Our child received a concussion while playing their favorite sport. We want to know how to best support them … Continue reading →

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Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, June 6 to Friday, June 10

Posted on June 10, 2016 by bchaiken2014

Aquí puede leer este artículo en español. Research: Research traces link between combat blasts and PTSD (The New York Times) Whereas the link between concussions and post-traumatic stress disorder has become clearer in recent years, a specific connection between PTSD … Continue reading →

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Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, March 21 to Friday, March 25

Posted on March 25, 2016 by bchaiken2014

Aquí puede leer este artículo en español. Education: UCF Students with disabilities find their place on campus (Orlando Sentinel) This story introduces a freshman at the University of Central Florida (UCF) who is one of a handful of students with … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly News Roundup | Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Apple iPad as magnification technology for blind users, autism, Autism & Beyond app, college students with disabilities, concussion, individual motor signature (IMS), Nesel backpack, portable concussion assessment system, snake-venom antidote to Alzheimer's disease, social media and depression, SyncThink EYE-SYNC | Leave a comment

Disability News Weekly Roundup Monday, Dec 9 – Friday Dec 13

Posted on December 13, 2013 by teddowusu

Disability News Weekly Roundup -12/9-12/13 Health: Reuters—Psychiatrists less likely to take insurance than others Researchers found only about half of psychiatrists accepted private insurance between 2009 and 2010, compared to almost 90 percent of doctors in other specialties. Dr. Tara … Continue reading →

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Disability News Weekly Roundup Monday, Nov 18 – Friday Nov 22

Posted on November 22, 2013 by teddowusu

Disability News Weekly Roundup Health: Science Daily— Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer at Risk of Early Aging Researchers found that frail health was associated with a greater risk for adult childhood cancer survivors of death and chronic disease. Being frail … Continue reading →

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Second Impact Syndrome

Posted on January 11, 2013 by teddowusu

Amid the recent growing concern over concussions in youth, collegiate, and professional contact sports is a lesser known yet serious head injury: second impact syndrome or SIS occurs when an athlete suffers a blow to the head too soon after … Continue reading →

Posted in Report, Uncategorized | Tagged athletes, athletics, brain, brain injury, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, concussion, cuncussions, education, head injury, injury, MLB, NBA, nfl, NHL, owusu, prevention, second impact syndrome, sis, sports, teddowusu, teddy, treatment | Leave a comment

Concussion and Football

Posted on October 30, 2012 by naricspotlight

Coaches and players are more aware of the risks of brain injury, thanks in large part to the research of the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems (TBIMS). Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, director of the Northern New Jersey TBIMS was interviewed by … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of Head Safety Equipment

Posted on October 17, 2012 by teddowusu

A revolutionary device that could save lives by alerting family and friends in case of a serious injury is now available. ICEdot, the world’s first “personal crash sensor” is a fourth-generation safety device that pairs helmet and smartphone and uses … Continue reading →

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Head Injuries in the NFL: a First-Hand Account

Posted on April 9, 2012 by teddowusu

In the article “What It’s Like When an NFL Linebacker Nearly Knocks Your Head Off”, former Denver Broncos tight end Nate Jackson recalls—in alarming detail—his experience of being concussed and knocked unconscious during a game in the National Football League. … Continue reading →

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