concussion

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow to the head. Although most concussions are not life-threatening, they can cause serious medical complications. In some cases, the side effects of a concussion are permanent. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommend watching for the following signs and symptoms of concussion: Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or me [...]

One of the lead actresses in the new Broadway musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” suffered a brain injury while backstage during the preview performance, according to a recent article in The New York Times. The actress was hit in the head with a rope bearing one of the show’s many pieces of heavy equipment. A specialist hired by the producers examined the actress and determined she had suffered a concussi [...]

Philly.com reported that Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry suffered from a chronic brain injury that might have influenced his mental state and behavior before he died in December 2009. Doctors performed a microscopic tissue analysis of Henry’s brain that showed he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Co-directors of the Brain Injury Research Institute at West Virginia University announce [...]

Last Spring, legislation was passed in Washington State that prohibits young players who show signs of concussion from participating in sports unless they receive clearance from a doctor. The NFL also began running public service announcements addressing the issue. According to this article in The Philadelphia Daily News, efforts like these are being embraced by the Team Comcast Youth Hockey Club. The club has rec [...]

The mother of an Illinois high school football player is suing his football coach and the district. According to an article in USA Today, she claims her son sustained permanent, stroke-causing brain injuries during a game after the linebacker’s complaints of a headache and signs of a concussion went ignored. The mother has accused the high school coach of recklessly endangering his players by such tactics as con [...]

The Delaware County Times reported that La Salle university will pay $7.5 million to provide lifetime care to 23-year-old former football player who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2005 game, allegedly after an earlier concussion went untreated. The football player’s family, of Marlboro, N.J., settled their lawsuit against La Salle University on November 30. The settlement came as the NFL, the NCAA and oth [...]