NFL combine puts more emphasis on concussions Feb 27, 2010
Doctors compare pre-injury and post-injury answers to determine whether a player can safely return from a head injury. By testing everyone at the combine, the league will have a more standardized way of evaluating players and potentially collecting data about repeated hits to the head. (FindLaw News)
* Kim draws first blood in figure skating Feb 25, 2010
Slovakian forward Lubos Bartecko suffered a severe head injury in the game after being struck by Norways Ole Kristian Tollefsen. You hate to see elbows like that in the face. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Helmets becoming the norm in snowsports Feb 25, 2010
Of course, high-profile accidents, such as actress Natasha Richardson's death last year of a head injury sustained while skiing without a helmet, also raise awareness of helmet use. Hanle says he doesn't expect helmet use to reach 100 percent unless they're made mandatory, but the numbers should continue to rise. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Collegiate Hall will add eight members Feb 25, 2010
The Oklahoma State Athletic Commission is investigating the death of Toughman contestant Nathan Johnson, 23, who apparently suffered a head injury during a weekend event in Oklahoma City. Copyright 2010 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Moped rider badly injured Feb 23, 2010
Dasmarinas said the young man was not wearing a helmet and appeared to have "a serious head injury." She said he wore slippers and no shirt and was badly scraped up. Another resident did not want his name used because he said the moped riders cause disturbances and live nearby. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Swampscott woman, 22, severely injured in NYC hit-and-run Feb 23, 2010
But Phelan sustained a severe head injury that has left her brain dead. Police are still searching for the driver of the car, an Acura Legend. (Boston Globe)
N.J. Shopping Center to Pay $10.3 Million in Premises Liability Suit Feb 23, 2010
A Springfield, N.J., man who suffered a head injury in a shopping center accident accepted $10 ... Though MRI tests showed no bleeding on the brain, medical experts attributed his mental problems to a closed-head injury, Gill says ... Walter Swayze III, of in Jersey City, N.J., the lawyer for shopping center owner Paragano Properties of Cedar Knolls, N.J., confirms the settlement and says the defendant did not dispute that the badly repaired railing caused the accident or that a closed-head... (Law.com)
Olympic Cross-Country Skiing: Going for the Glide Feb 23, 2010
22, 2010) Friction -- or the lack of it -- in cross-country skiing events at Winter Olympic games in Vancouver is a decisive factor in who wins the gold. Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) explain the physics behind what makes the best glide. (Science Daily)
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Not So Mild After All Feb 23, 2010
18, 2010) Despite growing public interest in concussions because of serious hockey injuries or skiing deaths, a researcher in Canada has found that we may not be taking the common head injury seriously ... 3, 2007) A mild head injury can increase your chance of developing a sleep disorder, according to a recent study. (Science Daily)
Young man in critical condition after moped accident on Kalihi Street Feb 22, 2010
They said he appeared to have a serious head injury. Police said they were not called to the scene. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Singing 'rewires' damaged brain Feb 21, 2010
Page last updated at 05:24 GMT, Sunday, 21 February 2010. By Victoria Gill Science reporter, BBC News, San Diego. (BBC News -- Health)
Bubbling under Feb 21, 2010
BBC News - Malaysia struggles for harmony as tensions bubble. Page last updated at 12:48 GMT, Saturday, 20 February 2010. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
3 Hurt In Head-On Plattsmouth Crash Feb 21, 2010
They said Kristin Wilson, 50, suffered a head injury and Jeffrey Wilson, 52, had an injury to his leg. McQuillen suffered a back injury, investigators said. (7 KETV Omaha)
UK debt 'poison chalice' - Hague Feb 21, 2010
BBC News - Labour borrowing 'poisoning wells' for Tories. Page last updated at 04:40 GMT, Sunday, 21 February 2010. (BBC News)
Brazil party endorses candidate Feb 21, 2010
BBC News - Lula's party endorses presidential pick Dilma Rousseff. Page last updated at 23:18 GMT, Saturday, 20 February 2010. (BBC News -- Americas)
Seeking solace Feb 21, 2010
BBC News - Voodoo religion's role in helping Haiti's quake victims. Page last updated at 07:43 GMT, Sunday, 21 February 2010. (BBC News -- Americas)
Swapping Slough for Tel Aviv: The Office to be remade in Israel Feb 21, 2010
BBC News - Israel is the latest country to photocopy The Office. Page last updated at 00:22 GMT, Sunday, 21 February 2010. (BBC News)
Lady Dogs rejuvenated after much-needed break Feb 21, 2010
The break gave point guard Ashley Houts a chance to rehabilitate her ankle and Angel Robinson time to recover from her second head injury of the season. "I feel good, compared to a few weeks ago," Houts said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
FC Porto to challenge Hulk's 4-month league ban Feb 21, 2010
The Brazilian forward was among numerous players involved in a fight in the tunnel after Porto's 1-0 loss at Benfica on Dec. 20 that resulted in a security guard being hospitalized with a head injury. Porto says it will challenge the suspensions for Hulk and Romanian defender Cristian Sapunaru, who was banned for six months but is now on loan at Rapid Bucharest. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
'Rent a date' Feb 21, 2010
BBC News - Woman in 'rent-a-date' bid for brain tumour research. Page last updated at 00:01 GMT, Sunday, 21 February 2010. (BBC News -- Health)
Drugs 'could stop spread of Aids' Feb 21, 2010
BBC News - Anti-retrovirals could halt Aids spread in five years. Page last updated at 08:14 GMT, Sunday, 21 February 2010. (BBC News -- Health)
Copper bottomed? Feb 20, 2010
BBC News - China reaps reward of Zambia copper investment. Page last updated at 13:55 GMT, Friday, 19 February 2010. (BBC News -- Business)
Crash sends car into empty Gilbert canal Feb 20, 2010
He was hospitalized with a head injury and other trauma. The woman in the Corolla refused treatment, but her two daughters, ages 12 and 15, were taken to a hospital to be examined. (AZCentral -- News)
The Baldwin beagle almost takes Manhattan Feb 20, 2010
Dublin died at the scene from a head injury. The vehicle ran over both of Mr. Tait's feet and hit him in the leg and the shoulder. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Will UK hedge funds go Swiss? Feb 20, 2010
BBC News - Will UK hedge funds take on Swiss role. Page last updated at 23:59 GMT, Tuesday, 16 February 2010. (BBC News -- Europe)
Car hits group of teenagers Feb 20, 2010
Page last updated at 09:44 GMT, Saturday, 20 February 2010. A 17-year-old is in a critical condition in hospital after a car mounted the pavement and hit a group of five teenagers on Friday night. (BBC News)
Corus decommissioning under way Feb 20, 2010
BBC News - Decommissioning begins of Redcar's Corus steel plant. Page last updated at 01:09 GMT, Saturday, 20 February 2010. (BBC News)
Sex hormone trial for head injury Feb 20, 2010
BBC News - Sex hormone progesterone to get head injury trial ... Sex hormone progesterone to get head injury trial. (BBC News)
Argentina seeks UK oil row talks Feb 20, 2010
BBC News - Falklands oil row dialogue sought by Argentina. Page last updated at 02:31 GMT, Saturday, 20 February 2010. (BBC News)
Olympics: Swiss suffer double injury blow on crash track Feb 20, 2010
He can walk, he has no motor function disruption," said Schlegel. Fellow Swiss hope Beat Hefti was also forced to withdraw after suffering concussion in a crash during Wednesday's accident-plagued training session. "Beat Hefti has a head injury and is not able to compete in the two-man bobsleigh," said Schlegel. "The prognosis is very difficult. We'll have to re-evaluate him each day. (Channelnewsasia.com)
'I now wear my scar with pride' Feb 20, 2010
BBC News - Robot surgeon offers scarless surgery for parathyroid. Page last updated at 01:29 GMT, Saturday, 20 February 2010. (BBC News)
Deal in Microsoft-EU browser war Feb 20, 2010
BBC News - Microsoft ends 10-year fight with Europe on browsers. Page last updated at 15:48 GMT, Wednesday, 16 December 2009. (BBC News -- Technology)
Vigil marks 12 years since teen’s death Feb 19, 2010
Maness said her son suffered a head injury and was unconscious during the time of his disappearance. I just felt it was time to bring back his memory, Maness said as the song Angels Among Us by the country band Alabama played in the background. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
White takes gold ... with a McTwist Feb 19, 2010
But things changed drastically when one of White s main rivals, Kevin Pearce, suffered a severe head injury while practicing the double cork. At the next meet, a good friend of Pearce s, Danny Davis, dedicated his run to Pearce and became the first rider to try three double corks in the same run. (Connersville News Examiner, IN)
Winter Olympics: Altitude Affects Skill Sports, Not Just Endurance Events Feb 18, 2010
4, 2008) When a celebrity suffers a fatal sports-related head injury, it hits the national news; when the average person does, it may hit the local newspaper. Both hit home and are equally devastating and. (Science Daily)
Man beaten with bat in critical condition Feb 18, 2010
"Our victim, after he fell to the ground, the suspect walks over to him and hits him two more times with the bat while he's down on the ground, causing a significant head injury to this person," said Fort Lauderdale Police Sgt. Frank Sousa. Virlyn Watson, 49, remains in Broward General Medical Center where he is currently in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Mathematical Model Predicts Slight Sports Injuries Feb 18, 2010
17, 2010) Spanish researchers have developed a new mathematical model that predicts sport injuries. Their work shows that sport injuries that affect the lower limbs in high-impact sport, such as football, athletics or basketball, can be predicted through the use of equations of logistic regression. (Science Daily)
He gave him the chance to fight. Feb 18, 2010
McFadden was stable but had a head injury and other internal injuries, but he had responded to nurses and family members, squeezing their hands when asked and passing other neurological tests. He is still on a ventilator, Folsom said. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Olympics: White ready to turn 'tricks' to gold Feb 17, 2010
As with any sport, there is danger in pushing the limits, and snowboarding learned that painfully in December, when U.S. halfpiper Kevin Pearce sustained serious head injury from a fall while attempting a double-cork move. His recovery is expected to be a long one. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Simple Test May Help Judge Concussion in Athletes Feb 17, 2010
18, 2010) Despite growing public interest in concussions because of serious hockey injuries or skiing deaths, a researcher in Canada has found that we may not be taking the common head injury seriously. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Cautious Arsenal eye famous victory against Portuguese Feb 17, 2010
Defensive midfielder Alex Song is also a doubt with a knee ligament injury, but Croatian striker Eduardo (hamstring) and France midfielder Samir Nasri (head injury) are expected to be fit. Eduardo has not been prolific in front of goal this season but Wenger is backing him to come good as he continues to adapt to top-level football after a year out with a badly broken left leg. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Police on lookout for hit-and-run driver Feb 16, 2010
The pedestrian, who was wearing dark clothing and was not in a crosswalk, suffered a head injury and a cut on his arm. He was taken to a hospital where he is expected to recover. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lady Dogs turn away Tide Feb 15, 2010
" Alabama was led by Ericka Russell with 13 points and Alyson Butler had 10. ; NOTES: Georgia extended its winning streak against Alabama to 17 games. ... Georgia's previous SEC scoring high was 73 at Arkansas. ... Angel Robinson returned from a head injury and came off the bench to score three points and grab five rebounds in 11 minutes. She also passed Tammye Jenkins into sole possession of fifth place on Georgia's all-time rebounding list at 915. ... All 11 Lady Bulldogs played in the game... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Shooting Struggles Continue To Haunt the Lady Lobos Feb 15, 2010
The senior suffered a head injury against UNLV. Beggin had played in 124 straight games and it was the first time in her career she had not played. FEATURED PRODUCT. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sabres sharp in win Feb 14, 2010
Coyotes winger Petr Prucha was taken to a hospital for evaluation of a head injury after a hard hit in the first period. Kings 2, Avalanche 0 - Jonathan Quick tied a club record with his NHL-leading 34th victory of the season and Los Angeles got goals from Anze Kopitar, Brad Richardson, and Oscar Moller to beat visiting Colorado. (Boston Globe)
Risks, danger always in play Feb 14, 2010
And the snowboard halfpipe is the plaything of the devil as Kevin Pearce, who suffered a severe head injury in the Olympic trials, can testify. Even short-track speedskating can put you in the hospital for weeks. (Boston Globe)
SEC slate exhausting Lady Dogs Feb 14, 2010
Angel Robinson missed Thursday's game at Kentucky with a head injury. Robinson is questionable for today's game. (Athens Banner-Herald)
State Snapshots Feb 14, 2010
Police say Long Jaw was found nearby a short time later and was treated for a head injury. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Going for Gold: A Physiologist’s View of Champion Cross-Country Skiers Feb 13, 2010
7, 2010) Helmets reduce the risk of head injury among skiers and snowboarders by 35 percent with no evidence of an increased risk of neck injury, a new study. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Face Recognition: A Face Is More Than the Sum of Its Parts Feb 13, 2010
She has been suffering from AP since having sustained closed head injury in 1992. Past accounts of the condition have focused on AP sufferers' difficulty in processing the eye-region of a face, or perceiving relative distances between facial features. (Science Daily)
Rhody Heads to Philadelphia to Face #21/21 Temple on Saturday Feb 13, 2010
The slide has coincided with a head injury to sophomore Juan Fernandez (12. 3 ppg. (Gorhody.com)
Red carpet report: amfAR Annual New York Gala Feb 12, 2010
Remembering : Closing out the evening was an emotional tribute to the actress, who died last March from a head injury suffered in a skiing accident. praised her daughter's "courage, hard work and laughing and giving spirit." On the red carpet, said, "I always wear a helmet now when I ski in honor of Natasha Richardson." Onstage, Streep raised a glass and sang an Irish song a cappella. (USA Today -- Life)
Injuries claiming Georgia veterans Feb 11, 2010
It is her second head injury of the season. Georgia is 5-0 against opponents ranked in the AP poll at game time. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Share your thoughts on repealing the helmet law Feb 11, 2010
How many auto accidents are there every year that the person sustains a head injury ... I really doubt it, and there is the same risk of a head injury ... Bicyclists are at the same risk of head injury as motorcyclists. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Robinson doubtful for game against Kentucky Feb 10, 2010
This is Robinson's second head injury this season. She missed three games in November after hitting her head on the floor against Rutgers. (Athens Banner-Herald)
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Coach Ben Howland conducted his weekly press conference today and discussed Nelsons head injury, the USC game coming up on Sunday and the NCAA Tournament. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (UCLA Sports -- Rivals.com)
Stephen C. Power, Jr. (123) Feb 10, 2010
Through much of his adult life he struggled with the after-effects of a head injury he sustained in an automobile accident in 1989. He fought countless struggles, the most significant of which blindsided him as tragedies do. (Boerne Star, TX)
Ski Helmets Encouraged for All Feb 9, 2010
SUNDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Helmets reduce skiers' and snowboarders' risk of head injury by 35 percent and don't increase the risk of neck injury, a new study shows ... "Risks of head injury can be reduced by 35 percent.". (MEDLINEplus)
New CATCH rule to determine need for CT scans in children with minor head injury Feb 9, 2010
A new tool may help standardize the use of computed tomography (CT scans) in children with minor head injury and help reduce the number of scans, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) (pre-embargo link only) ... Use of CT for minor head injury in Canadian pediatric emergency departments has increased to 53% in 2005 from 15% in 1995 ... Some support routine CT scanning of all minor head injury patients, while others are more selective. (EurekAlert!)
Fun for the whole family Feb 8, 2010
One parent, Kris Fallat, of Auburn, said her daughter had a bike accident in the past and, because she was wearing her helmet, only suffered a broken wrist, rather than a head injury. She said the helmet saved her daughter. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Police investigate Blackburn fan's death at Stoke Feb 8, 2010
The unnamed 30-year-old man was treated at the Britannia Stadium for a head injury and cardiac arrest. Staffordshire Police say the man died in the hospital just before 2 a.m. Sunday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Blackburn supporter injured at Stoke game dies Feb 8, 2010
The man, who was found unconscious in a stand during the game, was treated for a head injury and cardiac arrest, then rushed to the hospital. A police spokesman said: A 30-year-old man was pronounced dead at 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Compensation culpability not ours: Defence Feb 8, 2010
The Herald has reported that Australian soldiers were unaware for 13 days that Mrs da Costa had died from a head injury the day she was admitted to hospital. A brief statement issued by Defence on January 21 - more than a month after the death - said military personnel administered first aid at the scene before a woman they did not name was taken to hospital by an Timorese ambulance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Football: Police probe death of fan Feb 8, 2010
Stoke report that he was treated at the scene for a head injury and cardiac arrest ... He was treated at the Britannia Stadium for a head injury and cardiac arrest before being taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke's Web site reported. (CNN -- International)
Helmets Reduce the Risk of Head Injuries Among Skiers and Snowboarders by 35 Percent Feb 8, 2010
7, 2010) Helmets reduce the risk of head injury among skiers and snowboarders by 35% with no evidence of an increased risk of neck injury, according to an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) ... "Risks of head injury can be reduced by 35%...and between 2 and 5 of every 10 head injuries among helmet users could be prevented." ... (June 16, 2008) Large increases in head injury deaths and hospitalizations occurred in Pennsylvania in the two years following the repeal of the... (Science Daily)
