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Head Injury October 28, 2015

Family, doctors fail to notice chopstick stuck in boy's brain

A baby in China went 10 days with a chopstick stuck up his nose, which punctured his brain and caused an infection because nobody noticed, Central European News reported.

Children's Health October 28, 2015

More concussions reported among high school athletes

Between 2005 and 2012, concussions among high school athletes became more common with every passing academic year, according to a new U.S. study.

Head Injury October 28, 2015

Computer tracks eye movements to detect concussions

A new piece of technology that tracks eye movements after a head injury might be able to detect concussions and determine their severity, researchers say.

Head Injury October 28, 2015

Texas center offering innovative treatment for veterans with traumatic brain injuries

For many men and women serving in the armed forces, the battle does not end when they return home. Such was the case for Sgt. First Class Andrew Marr, whose career as an Army Special Forces Green Beret explosive breacher was brought to a premature end.

Head Injury October 28, 2015

Alabama neurosurgeon walks 6 miles in snow storm to perform brain surgery

An Alabama neurosurgeon was at Brookwood Medical Center when he was needed six miles away for emergency brain surgery at Trinity Medical Center.

Stroke October 28, 2015

Scientists identify brain's sarcasm center

Sarcasm might feel like a natural way to communicate to many people, but it's sometimes lost on stroke survivors. Now, a new study finds that damage to a key structure in the brain may explain why these patients can't perceive sarcasm.

Children's Health October 28, 2015

'Heading' bans in soccer may not be enough to stop concussions

Outlawing "heading the ball" during soccer games may reduce the rate of concussions, but eliminating player-on-player contact would help more, suggests a new study.

Head Injury October 28, 2015

Girl dies after being shaken by her dad 15 years ago

When little Baylee Rose Duggins was just 3 months old, she was hospitalized after being shaken by her biological father—and 15 years later, she died as a result of that abuse.

Men's Health October 28, 2015

NFL says concussions down 25 percent this year

The rate of concussions among NFL players fell 25 percent this season, according to the league, even as injury reporting and trips to injured reserve list rose overall.

Head Injury October 28, 2015

Concussions linked to brain changes in former NFL players

Professional football players who have experienced a certain type of concussion — one that includes losing consciousness — may have an increased risk of changes in the brain and decline in their memory later in life, according to a new study

Head Injury October 28, 2015

Columbia football coach resigns after concussion allegations

Columbia University football coach Pete Mangurian resigned Friday following allegations that he was verbally abusive toward players and forced them to play through concussions.