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Christopher Nowinski on the Nuances of Brain Injury in Children

Research shows that TBI in children is far worse than in adults — with longer recovery time and greater future risk. New rules and awareness are helping but there's more work to be done.

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From Football and the WWE to the World of Concussion

Chris Nowinski learned the hard way that the number of hits to the head is not the same as the number of concussions. His mission is now to share what he has learned about sports and brain trauma.

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Asking People to Donate Their Loved One's Brain for Research

Chris Nowinski and his colleagues are studying the donated brains of deceased athletes and service members to learn more about the effects of repetitive brain trauma.

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More Findings About Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

There are limits to how many times a baseball player can pitch before damaging his shoulder, but there are no limits to how many times an athlete can get hit in the head without permanent damage.

No Need to Subject Kids to Repetitive Brain Trauma in Sports

Until contact sports are safer, Chris Nowinski would hold off as long as possible before letting his future children play games where repetitive brain trauma is commonplace.

The Unseen Injury: Post-Concussive Syndrome

“I can’t get my head together. I think I’m going nuts.” So say some athletes who, as it turns out, have post-concussive syndrome.

Just a Few Knocks on the Head: The Concussion Conundrum

Just a Few Hard Knocks on the Head: The Concussion Conundrum

This is a tale of two boys from very different backgrounds who had one very important thing in common. They were both mad about rugby — and they both suffered from concussion.

Physiologic Post Concussion Disorder

"Only you can decide how important football is in your life," the doctor told the young player after he sustained a concussion with lingering symptoms.

Should We Be Worried About Subconcussive Blows in Sports?

More research is needed to determine if subconcussive blows — repetitive hits to the head not diagnosed or suspected as concussions — are deleterious.

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High Index of Concussion Suspicion Needed on the Sidelines

Concussions can be subtle and often invisible. That's why coaches, parents, and teammates need to have a high index of suspicion.

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Being Strict with Return-to-Play Guidelines

An athlete should never be returned to play after a concussion until all symptoms have been resolved and he or she has been cleared by a licensed provider.

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Dr. Jamshid Ghajar: Complex Project to Define Concussion

The medical definition of "concussion" needs be quantitative and non-static. It also needs to have clinical utility.

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Dr. Jamshid Ghajar: Multiple Definitions of Concussion

Concussions have been around since the beginning of time, but our knowledge and treatment of them are and need to be vastly different. It all starts with the need for one, sound definition.

What Exactly Does the "Mild" in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Mean?

What Exactly Does the â€œMildâ€ in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Mean?

We still have a lot to learn about the brain and what happens at a cellular level after a concussion. But most people diagnosed with a mild TBI recover quickly and fully.

Tracy's Story: The End of an Athlete's Career

"If you think you have a concussion, don't hide it, report it ... I didn't know it could get this bad."

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Concussions in Boxing and Other Contact Sports

Researchers have long been making recommendations for making sports like boxing, football, and hockey safer.

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Testing the Test; Impact Reliability Study

Is baseline testing enough to get a full picture of a concussed athlete's injury?

Researchers' Helmet Ratings Impact Buying Decisions

Helmets do not prevent concussions. Recent research explains why.

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Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior

There’s combat. Then, there’s the life afterward. This book is about surviving the war back home, written by a Colonel who understands.

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REAP the Benefits of Good Concussion Management

A guide for every family, school, and medical professional to create a community-based concussion management program.

Dr. Aditya Bhagwat: Impact of TBI in the Military

Learn about concussions sustained in Iraq and Afghanistan and how the military is dealing with the large numbers.

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Traumatic Brain Injury: What Military Families Need to Know

Healing takes patience and time. Support from family members and taking care of oneself can go a long way in assisting in recovery.

How Many Concussions Are Too Many for a Young Athlete?

Err on the side of caution; “when in doubt, sit it out.”

Jane Gillett, MD

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Concussion / Mild TBI

Sports Injuries

A Flashlight Out of the Dark

Army vet Timm Lovitt finds that reaching out to help other vets is his own best medicine.

Military Traumatic Brain Injury: An Examination of Important Differences

Evidence for primary blast effects upon the central nervous system is limited and controversial. Learn more.