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Ex-Texas Tech Coach Proceeds with Suit Re: Concussion Treatment

Posted on March 15th, 2010 · Posted in Brain Injury

Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach’s lawsuit against the college, over his firing for allegedly mistreating a player who had sustained a concussion, is proceeding. Last week Leach was in Lubbock, Texas, to give a deposition for the case. http://stats.nj.com/cfb/story.asp?i=20100313045726690000201&ref=hea&tm=&src= Leach spoke briefly to the press,, and got emotional, after..
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Yankee Catcher Tries Helmet On For Size To Ward Off Head Injuries

Posted on March 13th, 2010 · Posted in Brain Injury

New York Yankee catcher Francisco Cervelli is taking a lot of ribbing from his teammates about the new super-sized helmet he’s wearing. But he doesn’t care if he looks funny. After sustaining two concussions, he is opting for safety over vanity. At spring training in Tampa, Fla., Cervelli spoke plainly..
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Student’s Brain Injury from Urging of Coach Results in Settlement

Posted on March 12th, 2010 · Posted in Brain Injury

A school district in Clifton Park, N.Y., has agreed to pay $700,000 to a teenager who suffered a permanent brain injury when he jumped off the top of a cabinet at the suggestion of a coach. Joseph Goss, a student of Shenendehowa High School in 2006, was hurt when the..
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Yankees Keep Close Watch On Catcher With Concussion

Posted on March 11th, 2010 · Posted in Brain Injury

The New York Yankees appear to be taking concussions very seriously these days. The team was keeping a very close watch on backup catcher Francisco Cervelli, who was back in action at spring training Tuesday after sustaining a concussion over the weekend when he was hit in the head with..
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N.Y. Gov. Paterson’s Unwise Quest to Legalize Mixed Martial Arts

Posted on March 10th, 2010 · Posted in Brain Injury

New York Gov. David Paterson, who is in the midst of a huge scandal regarding not only his alleged interference in an assault case but also getting free Yankee tickets, is making another controversial move. With New York State facing huge financial woes, Paterson is seeking the repeal of the..
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NHL Looks To Set Rules On Concussions

Posted on March 9th, 2010 · Posted in Brain Injury

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..
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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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