by Crash-Law | Mar 14, 2017 | Concussions and Head Injuries
Jessica Gill, a neuroscientist at the National Institute of Nursing Research in Bethesda, Maryland studied 600 athletes to find bio-markers in the blood for concussion. Their research discovered a blood protein from the brain called “TAU”, which correlated...
by Crash-Law | Nov 3, 2016 | Concussions and Head Injuries
The CDC website has posted “Heads Up” facts for physicians regarding mild traumatic brain injury (concussions). GUIDELINE HIGHLIGHTS: MTBI symptoms may appear mild, but can lead to significant, life-long impairment affecting an individual’s ability to function. The...
by Crash-Law | Oct 6, 2015 | Concussions and Head Injuries
See below link to official trailer of Will Smith movie: “Concussion” The movie tells the story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, who discovers how football and other head traumas may cause long term permanent brain injuries. This story explains the efforts of big...
by Crash-Law | May 26, 2015 | Concussions and Head Injuries
Concussion treatments for brain injuries from either sports or crash trauma offer limited options. However Hall of Fame pro football star Joe Namath has been receiving specialized treatment for his history of concussions. Utilizing a hyperbaric chamber developed for...
by Crash-Law | Mar 24, 2015 | Concussions and Head Injuries
The centre for disease control has issued recommendations to recover from a concussion. Car accidents can produce head injury which is also termed mild traumatic brain injury. This is equivalent to a concussion in sports. See attached link for practical at home tips...
by Crash-Law | Aug 19, 2014 | Concussions and Head Injuries
The university of Utah Health Care published a medical study on August 14, 2014 warning about traumatic brain injury with the title Know The Signs of a Concussion. Car crashes can produce similar brain trauma as with sports. Even moderate automobile accidents can...