This and every Veterans Day, we honor the service of the men and women who placed themselves in harm’s way to safeguard our country. We often focus on the more visible wounds of combat and training. However, the less visible, yet equally impactful, injuries are often traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Veterans, particularly those who have …
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Each year, an estimated 801,000 people visit an emergency department for a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A new study by the CDC explores the findings of data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP) over a four-year period (2016-2019) on the rates for head injuries in the Emergency Department (ED) throughout …
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The digital age has ushered in remarkable advancements that have transformed the way we live, work, and connect. However, alongside these innovations, technology has also proven to be a powerful tool for domestic abusers. In this blog post, we explore the abuse of technology, and its role in domestic violence and the profound effects on …
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As part of our series this October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, today’s blog post is an interview with Katherine Snedaker, Founder of PINK Concussions, a nonprofit group which focuses on support, research and education in women with brain injury from sport, domestic violence, accidents or military service. Katherine, along with top researchers, created the …
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Here’s a question: Which high school sport has an incidence of concussion roughly on par with football? If you said wrestling or hockey, guess again. The answer is girls soccer which underscores an important reality: When it comes to concussion, football makes the headlines but risk exists across a wide range of sports. As a …
As the long-term impact of concussions on elite athletes has become a hot topic, a related question naturally arises: What’s the long-term impact on kids who experience concussion? A recent study provides a measure of relief to parents whose families have been affected. The article, published in the American Association of Pediatrics journal Pediatrics, found …
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The following is a reproduction of the poster that Concussion Alliance presented at the 14th Annual World Congress on Brain Injury in Dublin, Ireland, on April 31. 2023. This poster is based on our College Students resource; the contributors to this poster, abstract, and the College Students resource are Conor Gormally, Malayka Gormally, Kaori Hirano, …
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Soccer, also known as football in many parts of the world, is a sport loved and followed by millions. When it comes to international competition, few events captivate the world’s attention quite like the FIFA Women’s World Cup. As these talented athletes showcase their skills on the global stage, it becomes essential to prioritize their …
