Between 2010 and 2012, the number of cyclists killed in motor vehicle accidents rose to 16 percent. A majority of those fatalities were suffered by males riding without helmets –…
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The risk of sustaining a serious brain injury in contact sports is well documents. Several organizations including the NFL and the NCAA have taken steps to prevent brain injury in…
The NCAA has announced a settlement of brain injury lawsuits regarding concussions in college athletics. The settlement provides $70 million for medical testing of current and former athletes. It does…
A new study suggests people with higher levels of education may face fewer long-term disabilities following brain injury. Looking at the medical records of 769 adults who suffered brain injury…
Brain injury is commonly diagnosed on the scene of an accident. Initial symptoms such as a loss of consciousness, clear fluids draining from the ears or nose, uneven pupil dilation,…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that approximately 1.5 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year and that more than 5 million currently live…
