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New Study Finds More Brain Injury in Athletes

March 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Plenty of hype has been built around the possibility of serious brain injuries from contact sports like football, but what about the equally rough sport of hockey?

In an article from the New York Times, a study found changes in the brains of hockey players who had concussions.

Researches also found that the occurrence of concussion among players was three to five times higher than previously reported. Concussions in hockey occur more often than previously thought, and that means brain damage is a prevalent risk factor. [Read more…]

Brain Damaged Patients Sing Their Way To Speech Recovery

February 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment

The biggest mystery of the human body is the brain. The brain is essential to life, and can severely alter you way of living if damaged. But, step-by-step, neurologists are researching and documenting possible ways to restore brain function after a serious injury.

What’s the newest discovery? People with left hemisphere brain damage, who often struggle to speak words, might be able to restore regular speech function by singing. [Read more…]

Brain Damaged Patients Sing Their Way To Speech Recovery

February 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment

What’s the newest discovery? People with left hemisphere brain damage, who often struggle to speak words, might be able to restore regular speech function by singing. [Read more…]

Can Pop Music Help Victims with Severe Brain Injury Remember?

January 15, 2014 by Brandon Flechas Leave a Comment

As a brain injury attorney in Southaven, Mississippi, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating effects that memory loss can have on a person and his or her family. Parts of the victim’s life may seem like a dream, or worse, as if they never even happened.

Fortunately, there may be hope for people with severe brain injuries. According a new study, listening to pop music can help patients with severe brain injuries recall personal memories.

A recent Daily Mail article discussed the new finding, in which researchers found that patients with brain injuries recalled a similar number of memories as patients without a brain injury. [Read more…]

Boxer Dies From Brain Injury

November 7, 2013 by GNGF Leave a Comment

Concussions and brain injuries in sports have taken the legal spotlight in the past few years. Parents and student-athletes, along with coaches, administrators, and politicians, are becoming more aware of the dangers of brain injuries resulting from sports.

As a brain injury attorney serving Northern Mississippi and the Memphis metro area, I too have kept a close eye on any news or studies pertaining to brain injuries in athletics, such as the long-term effects of such injuries and the roles of coaches, trainers, doctors, parents, and the athletes themselves in overall player safety.

A recent article from ESPN caught my attention, highlighting a boxer who died of a brain injury on Oct. 23 after suffering a brutal knockout. [Read more…]