concussion

October 7, 2011

2012 New York legislation to limit high school athlete concussions

A new law in New York will require that both private and public high school sports coaches bench players that […]
September 9, 2011

Protecting New York students from sports-related brain injuries

For families in New York, September means a lot of things. It’s the start of a new school year, and […]
July 28, 2011

Retired NFL players sue over traumatic brain injuries

In what has become a contentious issue in professional football, a group of 75 NFL players are suing the NFL […]
June 14, 2011

New York bill targets concussions and brain injuries in students

In New York legislation, traumatic brain injury prevention is at the center of a new bill. A Republican senator is […]
May 26, 2011

Young athletes most vulnerable to second-impact brain injuries

Sports medicine experts are warning athletes, especially those under age 25, to be aware of symptoms following head injuries. The […]
December 23, 2010

Concussions Becoming One of the NFL Stories of the Year

Football has always been recognized as a violent game that often leads to injuries, but this year fans have seen […]
November 3, 2010

Neurologists Push for More Care around Concussions

If the American Academy of Neurology had its way, there would be a certified athletic trainer present at every amateur […]
October 11, 2010

Marine Corps Take Steps to Treat Battlefield Brain Injuries

The plight of U.S. soldiers who suffer concussions and other brain injuries on the battlefield is beginning to gain more […]
September 23, 2010

Brain Injury Might have Contributed to Football Player’s Suicide

Doctors in Pennsylvania are concerned that repeated blows to the head might have contributed to the suicide of a college football […]