March 2010
Posts published in March 2010
NHL Looks To Set Rules On Concussions
The National Hockey League is looking to do what its counterparts at the National Football League have been doing: Find ways to curb concussions. NHL general managers are meeting in Boca Raton, Fla., this week. They are expected to come up with recommendations on how the league can cut down on concussions, and on Monday ...
College Basketball Sees An Increase in Concussions
Football isn’t the only sport that is causing concussions in players: There has been a rise in head injuries for college basketball players. In a detailed story, the Associated Press suggests that college hoops has gotten more physical and fast-paced with more massive players, and this is leading to more concussions. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/basketball/ncaa/wires/03/05/2060.ap.bkc.concussions.on.rise.adv07.1263/ The issue has ...
The Call to Cut Back the Use of CT Scans Because of Radiation Fears
Federal authorities, hospitals and radiology groups are looking to cut back the use of CT scans, which can pinpoint a brain tumor in seconds, according to the Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748704299804575095502744095926.html#mod=todays_us_nonsub_pjThat because there is mounting evidence that CT scans expose millions of patients to radiation that could increase their risk for cancer. These scans use ...
Army To Issue New Policy To Detect Mild TBI
The Army is expected to issue a new policy in order to protect soldiers against undetected brain trauma and concussions they may suffer in combat, according to USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2010-03-01-traumatic-brain-injury_N.htm Under the prospective rule, the Pentagon will mandate that troops who are in the area of a bomb blast will be pulled out of duty ...
Vermont Mulls Concussion Law For Student Players
Vermont has joined the growing group of states that are weighing laws regarding student athletes returning to play after sustaining a concussion, according to the Rutland Herald.http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20100301/NEWS03/100229936/1004/NEWS03 The bill pending in Vermont was proposed by a lawmaker who is also a physician, Rep. George Till of Jericho, Vt. Till is particularly concerned about so-called “second-impact ...
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