#AskCoreySax It is estimated that more than 100,000 people each year suffer an injury to the brain. The current number of people in Ontario and throughout Canada suffering from brain injuries is estimated to be 1.5 million. Damage to the brain is referred to as an acquired brain injury and includes traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injury Any bump or jolt to a person’s head could cause a disruption of normal brain activity and be classified as a traumatic brain injury. Leading causes of TBI include: Falls Being hit by an object Motor vehicle crashes Sports injuries Assaults TBI can ...
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#AskDanielDiamond Several news stories have highlighted new wearable tech that is being used to learn more about concussions sustained by athletes. Much of this new technology is aimed at learning more about how impacts during contact-heavy sports damage the brain and the human body. American football is one sport in particular that has been singled out because of the number of retired NFL players who suffer from brain damage. New research suggests that traumatic brain damage can increase a player’s risk of developing serious neurological and psychiatric disorders. Researchers at UCLA have identified master genes that can cause changes in other ...
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