Category Archives: Brain Injury
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Brain Injuries Showing Up in More & More Sports, Including Rugby
When many think of concussion-related sports injuries, they think of football and the incidence of CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, associated with the sport. CTE is a brain condition caused by repeated head injuries and blows to the head, and it can not only lead to severe mental and emotional issues, but dementia as… Read More »
New Study Highlights Brain Injury Risks for Certain Young Athletes
Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center just recently reported on the alarming results of the largest-ever study done on CTE in young athletes, and the results will make you question whether young people are negligently placed in harm’s way when they are involved in certain athletic activities. CTE is a devastating and incurable… Read More »
New Study Documents Link Between TBIs & Suicide, Especially for Veterans
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) TBIs are the result of serious or repeated hits to the head, resulting in brain damage. They are both physical injuries, but also emotional and mental as well, which can ultimately lead to other medical issues, such as self-harm and substance abuse. The link between TBIs and suicide, and the… Read More »