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Head Injury November 6, 2015

Testing blood for biomarker may help doctors diagnose brain trauma in children

The Brain Injury Association of America estimates that 2.4 million children and adults in the United States suffer some type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TBIs are a leading cause of death and disability among American children and young adults.

Children's Health October 28, 2015

5 days of rest after concussion may not help teens, study says

Strict rest for a prolonged period in adolescents who suffer a concussion isn't helpful and may be harmful, according to a new study.

Sports Medicine October 28, 2015

Concussions are complex but treatable injuries, experts say

The science surrounding how to diagnose and treat concussions is as complex as the injury itself.

Head Injury October 28, 2015

Ex-pro wrestlers sue WWE over concussions that caused injury

Two former professional wrestlers accuse the WWE of "selling violence" while ignoring concussions that they say left them with serious brain injuries.

Head Injury October 28, 2015

Doctors discover robbery victim's brain tumor after attack

PHOENIX- A Circle K store manager in Phoenix, Ariz., was beaten during a robbery in the early hours of May 24th, but the attack actually turned into a lifesaving event.

Stroke October 28, 2015

Israeli firm develops health-warning sensor for pilots

Israeli defense electronics firm Elbit Systems says it has developed a body sensor that could help save the lives of pilots by forewarning of possible loss of consciousness in extreme manoeuvres or because of oxygen starvation.

Head Injury October 28, 2015

Soccer parents, players sue FIFA over concussion policies

Soccer joined the growing legal debate over head injuries Wednesday after FIFA and some of the sport's governing bodies in the United States were made the target of a lawsuit seeking new safety rules

Mind and Body October 28, 2015

Football helmets do little to prevent concussions, study finds

Though they are crucial for preventing skull fractures, football helmets may do very little to protect players against concussions.

Children's Health October 28, 2015

Pediatricians unveil game plan for safer youth football

Parents who may be having second thoughts about allowing their children to strap on a helmet or score a touchdown may get some comfort from a new policy statement on youth football injuries from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Children's Health October 28, 2015

Simple vision test may help catch concussions

A simple vision test using a stopwatch and a few flashcards may help parents and coaches screen young athletes for concussions, a small study suggests.

Head Injury October 28, 2015

Lightning strike leaves Ohio boy brain-damaged

A 13-year-old southwest Ohio boy seriously hurt by a lightning strike at an Indiana summer camp in June is breathing on his own but hasn't been able to speak or move without help