Archive for March, 2010

College Basketball Sees An Increase in Concussions

Posted on March 6th, 2010 · Posted in Brain Injury

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..
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The Call to Cut Back the Use of CT Scans Because of Radiation Fears

Posted on March 4th, 2010 · Posted in Brain Injury

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..
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Army To Issue New Policy To Detect Mild TBI

Posted on March 3rd, 2010 · Posted in Brain Injury

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..
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Vermont Mulls Concussion Law For Student Players

Posted on March 1st, 2010 · Posted in Brain Injury

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..
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