Neuroscience
Dark Days Follow Hard-Hitting Career in N.F.L.
By ALAN SCHWARZ
Published: February 2, 2007
Former New England Patriot Ted Johnson has symptoms comparable to early Alzheimer's -- as did Andre Waters, whom I blogged about earlier.
This article has a nifty graphic on concussions. Apparently Johnson had several "dings" or mini-concussions shortly after a major one, which he & some doctors feel are leading to his depression and other cognitive problems.
Food for thought this Superbowl weekend.
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- The Nfl & The Brain
I'm going to (try to) keep track of much of the reputable coverage of the NFL, concussions, and long-lasting effects of concussions on brain health. Recent coverage includes: WVU's Dr. Julian Bailes and Bennet Omalu, M.D., a neuropathologist...
- Concussion Study Among Athletes
Twelve retired sports players have pledged to donate their brains to Boston University’s Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy (at BU's School of Medicine) which is devoted to studying the long-term effects of concussions. The Center...
- Test To Assess Concussion
The NewsHour reported on Nov. 26, 2007 about a test that measures cognitive impairment after concussion, and is more accurate than the more common "how do you feel" assessments that are done before sending athletes back onto the field following concussion....
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Dark Days Follow Hard-Hitting Career in N.F.L.
By ALAN SCHWARZ
Published: February 2, 2007
Former New England Patriot Ted Johnson has symptoms comparable to early Alzheimer's -- as did Andre Waters, whom I blogged about earlier.
This article has a nifty graphic on concussions. Apparently Johnson had several "dings" or mini-concussions shortly after a major one, which he & some doctors feel are leading to his depression and other cognitive problems.
Food for thought this Superbowl weekend.
- Fda Says 'no' To Risperdal (risperidone) As A Treatment For Psychotic Symptoms In Alzheimer Disease
Johnson & Johnson released information earlier today that the Food and Drug Administration did not approve its antipsychotic medication Risperdal (risperidone) for use as a treatment for psychotic symptoms in Alzheimer disease. Full U.S. prescribing information...
- Reminyl (galantamine Hydrobromide)
From the New York Times: Johnson & Johnson Reports Reminyl Deaths By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: January 21, 2005 Filed at 5:08 p.m. ET RARITAN, N.J. (AP) -- Patients taking Alzheimer's drug Reminyl in a test for another use had higher...
- The Nfl & The Brain
I'm going to (try to) keep track of much of the reputable coverage of the NFL, concussions, and long-lasting effects of concussions on brain health. Recent coverage includes: WVU's Dr. Julian Bailes and Bennet Omalu, M.D., a neuropathologist...
- Concussion Study Among Athletes
Twelve retired sports players have pledged to donate their brains to Boston University’s Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy (at BU's School of Medicine) which is devoted to studying the long-term effects of concussions. The Center...
- Test To Assess Concussion
The NewsHour reported on Nov. 26, 2007 about a test that measures cognitive impairment after concussion, and is more accurate than the more common "how do you feel" assessments that are done before sending athletes back onto the field following concussion....