Feb 16th, 2010 · A Michigan high school student came up with the idea to use a hockey puck and long rod to test athletes for concussions. His father, a doctor, and a colleague tried it in more than 200 student athletes, and the results look promising.
Feb 16th, 2010 · Brain specialists and sports doctors are worrying more about the long-term effects of concussions. Especially when millions of kids engage in sports that put them at risk of repeated head injury. That's why some researchers are trying to devise simple ways to help decide if somebody has had a concussion.
Dec 30th, 2009 · The school had suspended Mike Leach on Monday while it investigated his treatment of a player with a concussion. For his success on the field and unique personality off it, he had become generally adored by Texas Tech fans. His lawyer said he planned to sue the school.
Oct 31st, 2009 · Dr. Donald Stein of Emory University noticed that women healed from traumatic brain injuries quicker than men. He's been able to isolate the likely reason — the pregnancy hormone progesterone. Stein talks to NPR's Guy Raz about his research and the future of treating brain injuries — from concussions to strokes.
Oct 28th, 2009 · Congress heard testimony Wednesday from NFL executives, former players and researchers about football, head injuries and long-term medical problems. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended his league's policies on concussions, and said that the care of retired players was priority.
Oct 28th, 2009 · Congress heard testimony Wednesday from NFL executives, former players and researchers about football, head injuries and long-term medical problems. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended his league's policies on concussions, and said that the care of retired players was priority.
Jan 30th, 2009 · Head injuries and concussions in sports players can lead to severe brain degeneration long after the physical impacts have stopped. In the NFL, seven former players died of various causes before they were 50. Researchers are still trying to figure out how many players might be affected by brain problems and to what degree of severity.
Jan 31st, 2008 · Concussions and other minor head injuries may have long-lasting implications for soldiers injured in Iraq. New research indicates a very high rate of these soldiers later experience post traumatic stress disorder.