Tag Archives: brain injuries
Brain Injury Turns Cop into Brain Injury Awareness Advocate
Some of the greatest activists begin their fight after unexpected, life-changing moments. Tate Mikell and his family are extraordinary individuals whose advocacy for individuals with brain injury began on June 13, 2005. Tate Mikell was a police officer in Charleston, South Carolina, known as “…the blond-haired cop with the glasses; don’t run from him… Read More »
Hypoxic Brain Injuries in Infants Treated with Hypothermia
We need oxygen so much that even a brief interlude without it can cause lasting brain damage. Brain damage caused by the total deprivation of air is called anoxic injury; brain damage caused by partial oxygen deprivation is called hypoxic injury. For infants that suffer hypoxic brain injury around birth, the standard of care… Read More »
Can Rugby Techniques Make Football Safer?
The Super Bowl is almost here. While most of America is stocking up on cold drinks and snacks to serve on the big night, the Seahawks and the Patriots are watching tapes and running drills. The pros have a job to do while the rest of us gear up for the Big Game. Football… Read More »
Kids’ Concussions: More Rest Not Necessarily Better
Concussions, even mild concussions, are serious injuries in kids and adults. Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury. For kids, standard aftercare includes taking a break from school, sports and lots of solitary rest at home. But how much rest do kids need? A new study has found that extended rest may not… Read More »
