Scientists have only begun to scratch the surface regarding the link between contact sports and traumatic brain injuries. There have been multiple lawsuits against the National Football League (NFL) in the United States by players who have died or become severely...
People who experienced traumatic brain injuries are at a higher risk of developing other types of neurological diseases such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. In addition to these neurological diseases, it appears as though dementia and...
Every year, over 2.8 million people in the United States experience some traumatic brain injury, and 282,000 people require hospitalization as a result. Serious traumatic brain injuries can cause symptoms that last for a lifetime, requiring around-the-clock care. The...
For far too long, sports coaches, athletes, and even some medical professionals have downplayed the seriousness of concussions. Some professionals even believe that individuals who experience a mild traumatic brain injury always, or often, recover within a six-month...
Researchers are just now starting to understand the long-term effects of injuries suffered by women basketball players. In 2019, Baylor University was the reigning champion for women’s basketball. Unfortunately, one of their best players sustained a spinal cord...
