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• Traumatic Brain Injuries May Increase Risk Of Dementia Later In Life: Study

  July 25, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links traumatic brain injuries to an increased risk of dementia in later years.

• TBI Decreases From Less Auto Accidents Offset By Elderly Fall Head Injuries: CDC

  March 20, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  While deaths due to severe head injuries declined in the last several years, the number of actual injuries increased, driven mainly by fall injuries among the elderly.

• Traumatic Brain Injury Patients May Be Twice as Likely to Die from Unintentional Injury: Study

  September 9, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  Those who suffer traumatic brain injuries are at an increased risl of death from future accidents, according to the findings of a new study.

• WWE Concussion Lawsuits Filed By 53 Former Wrestlers

  July 21, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Several dozen professional wrestlers are suing the WWE, claiming their work for the company caused them to develop traumatic brain injuries and related disorders.

• Football Helmet Lawsuit Alleges Player Not Protected from Brain Injury

  July 12, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A sports gear company faces a lawsuit from a professional football player who says the company's helmets failed to prevent concussions and traumatic brain injuries.

• Girls’ Lacrosse Head Injury Resulted in Lawsuit By High School Student

  May 19, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A 14-year old girl suffered a traumatic brain injury while playing high school lacrosse and has suffered permanent injuries, according to a lawsuit filed by her family.

• Playground Brain Injury Diagnosis on the Rise, According to Study

  May 3, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that an increasing number of children are suffering head and brain injuries on playgrounds and at school.

• Youth Football Injury Risk Can Be Reduced With Improved Coaching, Rule Enforcement: Pediatricians

  October 30, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  New guidelines by the American Academy of Pediatrics calls for less tackling in child and youth football to reduce the risk of head trauma and other injuries.

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Treatment Guidelines Do Not Effect Outcomes: Study

  July 28, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study raises questions about the usefulness of long-used concussion treatment guidelines.

• CDC, Journal Highlight Traumatic Brain Injury Scientific Progress

  May 18, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A group of new studies highlights traumatic brain injuries and their effects on the population.