A report published in the December 6 issue of the journal Nature Cell Biology revealed a link between certain genetic mutations and early development of spinal cord disorders in mice. Scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the University of California-Berkeley made the accidental discovery while searching for genes that guide the… Read More
Teachers in NJ schools learn to identify brain injury symptoms
A doctor in Pequannock, New Jersey has been instructing high school and middle school teachers how to identify and properly handle students who may suffer from brain injuries such as concussions. Dr. Paul Ostergaard, the doctor for Pequannock High School’s sports teams, told teachers that students in recovery from head injuries require complete brain rest,… Read More
2nd House committee concussion hearing slated for January
Following a groundbreaking congressional hearing last October on the danger of concussions in the NCAA and NFL, the House Judiciary Committee has set a date for a follow-up hearing. The hearingLegal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part IIwill take place on January 4 in Detroit, MI. The purpose of the second hearing is to… Read More
Congress urges review of TBI data in the NFL
Congress continues to focus attention on the high incidence of traumatic brain injuries and subsequent brain dysfunction in current and former NFL players. Representative John Conyers, D-Michigan, recently declared that, ‘We need an expeditious and independent review of all the data,’ an Associated Press article reported. Conyers said, ‘I say this not simply because of… Read More
Teen Girl Who Suffered 11 Concussions Urges Congressional Action
A teen girl from Marlboro, New Jersey who suffered 11 concussions is now encouraging Congress to create laws to protect other young athletes from brain injury and subsequent brain disorders. Niki Popyer, 16, said in an Associated Press article that her first few concussions were not even diagnosed correctly until a neurologist reviewed her medical… Read More
Collaborative Effort to Study Biomarkers in Brain Disorder
The Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy at Boston University School of Medicine, the Sports Legacy Institute, and Aethlon Medical Inc. recently announced they would all be collaborating on a new biomarker discovery program. The collaborative will work together and share data to identify accurate and reliable biomarkers for diagnosing a heightened susceptibility to… Read More