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New Diagnostic Criteria for Concussions Unveiled by UBC and Harvard Researchers

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Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, affiliated with Harvard, have made significant progress in establishing a new standard for diagnosing mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), commonly known as concussions.  This groundbreaking development is the result of a collaborative process led by Dr. Noah Silverberg, Associate Professor in UBC’s Department […]

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Family Rallies Support for Chip Woodell’s Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury

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Edward Woodell, affectionately known as ‘Chip,’ was involved in a severe accident on his way home from work on Thursday, April 27. Following the crash, emergency responders from the Tewksbury First Aid and Rescue Squad extricated him from the wreckage and swiftly airlifted him to Morristown Medical Center’s Trauma Unit.  A GoFundMe campaign has been

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Alarming Rates of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Alaska Demand Urgent Action

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A recent study conducted by the Alaska Health Department has revealed a shocking truth: Alaska holds the dubious distinction of having the highest death rate from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in the entire nation. The report, which analyzed data from 2016 to 2021, examined emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and fatalities caused by TBIs, where one

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Police Officer Jailed After Collision Leaves Motorcyclist with Severe Brain Injury

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In a recent case that highlights the serious consequences of reckless driving, a police officer in Singapore has been sentenced to three months imprisonment and a five-year driving disqualification.  The officer, Johann Pak Zhuo-En, made a discretionary right turn while driving a patrol van, causing a collision with a motorcyclist, Mr. Wang Xiaoyong. The accident

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Jeremy Lin’s Basketball Future Uncertain After Head Injury

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Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers’ star player Jeremy Lin faces an uncertain future in basketball after suffering a head injury during Sunday’s game against the Formosa Taishin Dreamers. The incident occurred while contesting a rebound with his former Brooklyn Nets teammate, Chris McCullough, who now plays for the Dreamers. As McCullough descended from his jump, his elbow

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Brain Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents Is At Epidemic Levels – WHO

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A recent report by the World Health Organization sheds light on the alarming rise in brain injuries from motorcycle accidents, particularly due to the lack of helmet use by riders. According to the report, titled Helmet Road Safety Manual, brain injuries account for a significant proportion of all motorcycle accident injuries and can have devastating,

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Even Mild Brain Injuries Can Increase the Risk of Violent Criminal Behavior

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Sports injury specialist Doug King has warned that even mild brain injuries can significantly increase the risk of violent criminal behavior. Speaking on Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking Breakfast show, King highlighted the long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) on cognitive functioning and emotional regulation. King explained that TBIs can lead to significant changes in

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Nearly Half of People Show Signs of Brain Injury Six Months After Concussion, Study Finds

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A new study has revealed that almost half of the people who suffer a concussion still show signs of brain injury six months later. The research, published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, suggests that many people who experience concussions may require more support than previously thought. The study followed 115 people who

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