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Head Injury March 23, 2016

Eye-tracking device may lead to 60-second concussion diagnosis

A neuro-technology company has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for a medical device that could detect concussions in less than 60 seconds on the sidelines of playing fields across the nation.

Head Injury March 17, 2016

Teen dies after freak basketball accident causes traumatic brain injury, family says

Friends and family of a Pittsburgh teen who died Wednesday after being injured in a freak accident said that he suffered a traumatic brain injury in the incident.

Children's Health March 16, 2016

Texas mom urges parents to beware 'soft spot' condition plaguing her 5-month-old

A Midwest Texas mother is speaking out about a rare condition plaguing her son to raise awareness among other parents who may miss the signs.

Head Injury March 16, 2016

NFL concussion testimony sparks online reaction from players

Current and former players had strong reactions the day after a top NFL official acknowledged for the first time a link between football-related concussions and the degenerative brain condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Head Injury March 15, 2016

New test identifies kids at high risk for ongoing concussion symptoms

When a child gets a concussion, it can be difficult for a doctor to assess whether he or she will have problems that persist over the longer term.

Alternative Medicine March 10, 2016

Can cousin of marijuana plant ease NFL's concussion problem?

Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon calls himself "old school," including his use of marijuana both during and after his career.

Head Injury March 3, 2016

Brandi Chastain pledges her brain for concussion study

Brandi Chastain, who scored the game-winning penalty kick that gave the United States the 1999 Women's World Cup title, has pledged to donate her brain for concussion research when she dies.

Head Injury February 11, 2016

WWE鈥檚 Daniel Bryan admits post-concussion seizures forced retirement, cautions other athletes

On Monday, WWE superstar Daniel Bryan shocked fans by announcing his immediate retirement on Twitter due to medical reasons.

Head Injury February 5, 2016

Plaintiffs in NHL concussion case now count 105 ex-players

Long after the end of his NHL career, Steve Payne is living an empty-nest life with his wife and three dogs in western Wisconsin.

Head Injury February 5, 2016

First-of-its-kind study explains why rest is crucial after a concussion

Researchers who created an animal model to observe how the brain recovers from repeated head trauma concluded that doctors who order several days rest after a concussion are following proper protocol.

Head Injury February 5, 2016

NFL critic crashes news conference about concussions

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- An uninvited guest at the NFL's annual pre-Super Bowl news conference about health and safety, Chris Nowinski stood nearby and listened Thursday as one of the league's chief advisers about concussions declined to acknowledge a link between football and the brain disease called CTE. "I wanted to see the talking points in real time, and you can tell it affected me emotionally," said Nowinski, executive director of the Concussion Legacy Foundation and an outspoken critic of the NFL on the topic of head injuries.