Previous Brain Injuries in Children May Prolong Recovery For More Recent Ones

Much has been written lately about the cumulative effect of brain injuries.  People who have suffered previous brain injuries are often more susceptible to injury if they suffer a later brain injury.  A new Harvard Medical School study shows that the recovery period for children who have suffered a brain injury can be tripled if they are re-injured within twelve (12) months.  You can read more here.

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"Heading" Soccer Ball Can Cause Brain Injury

Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found that repetitive "heading" of the ball in soccer can cause brain injury.  Diffusion tensor imaging ("DTI") studies showed that players who headed the ball more frequently have white-matter abnormalities similar to those who have suffered concussions.  You can read more on the school's website here.