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post-traumatic migraine

People – especially children – with migraine after concussion – could be in danger.  They could be at higher risk of permanent difficulty thinking, reasoning, and remembering. Neurocognitive impairment relates to the ability to think and reason – including issues with memory, learning and speaking.  In a study out of the University of Pittsburgh, patients [...]

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Is it a Concussion or a Brain Injury?

by James on 22 January 2010

Of course you know that the question isn’t fair – a concussion is a brain injury.  And it can be a pretty serious one. Debates and discussions are heating up when it comes to concussions – especially concussions among children (remember the Sports Head Injury Controversy).  In a study to be published next month in [...]

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Athletes, sleep and your advice

by James on 5 October 2006

Dr Jeffrey Kutcher and his team are looking into the brains of athletes.  Kutcher is concerned that athletes are more prone to nerve and brain problems.  It’s not just a matter of getting your head banged around – although that is a concern.  We’ve written before about concerns that many athletes return to the game [...]

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Sports injuries

by James on 7 October 2005

It couldn’t have been worse for the company.  After specifically mentioning the new fancy helmets before the game, the Riddell Revolution, one of the players got a head injury.  The doctors diagnosed him with concussion, and he’ll be out for at least a couple of games. People are concerned about sports injuries, specifically head injuries. [...]

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