LearningRx1 concussion | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 21

Single concussion can cause structural damage to brain

Mar 12, 2013 by

Just one concussion can cause lasting structural damage to the brain, including measureable volume loss. The two areas particularly affected are the anterior cingulated (linked to mood disorders/depression) and the precuneal region (lots of connections to areas that control...

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New neuroassessment device uses stylus and tablet

Feb 10, 2013 by

A new rapid neuroassessment device can quantitatively measure neuromuscular performance using a stylus to follow a moving target around a circle on a computer tablet. Taking into account age, gender and handedness, each person’s deviations from the circular path...

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Neurologist comments on NFL player’s dementia

Jan 28, 2013 by

Another NFL player is dealing with dementia. Tom Dempsey, former kicker for the New Orleans Saints, the Eagles, the Rams, the Oilers and the Bills, is a rarity nowadays in terms of giving and taking hard hits. His neurologist...

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New research shows how brain adapts to injury

Jan 16, 2013 by

Research out of Carnegie Mellon University’s Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging shows how the brain adapts to injury. When one area loses functionality, other areas activate. As one researcher said, “[This] gives us indications of how individuals can train...

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Statistics on how digital platforms will change brain health

Jan 15, 2013 by

This article includes a lot of interesting statistics relating to predicting how digital platforms will change brain health in the future. For example: “More than one million amateur athletes will better manage possible concussions by taking cognitive baseline tests...

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There’s a new strategy to assess concussions in youth sports...

Dec 12, 2012 by

It’s called “teleconcussion” and it’s used to manage and follow-up on athletes with concussions using remote access technology. You can read it here:...

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