MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'head injuries'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:09:22 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696623&cid=t_108742_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbaseball-safety-should-we-ban-non-wood-bats%2F2011.04.10 Opening Day, the first day of the 2011 major league baseball season, was March 31st. The first pitch was thrown a little after 1 p.m., and sometime after that baseball fans heard the first crack of the bat of a brand-new season. Even nonfans can rejoice at this sign of spring, and a promise that summer days are ahead. But you won’t hear the crack of the bat very much these days from other diamonds—Little League, high school, and college. It has been replaced by pings and thunks as most players at those levels now use metal bats or composite ones, which that are made with a mixture of materials, including graphite. Players started using metal (usually aluminum) bats about 30 years ago. They last longer than wooden bats and send the ball farther. The composite models have come on strong ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696623 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:00:17 +0100 4696623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203157&cid=t_108742_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fprotecting-your-kids-brain%2F2010.11.26 Neuropsychologist Kim Gorgens spoke at the last TEDxDU about issues surrounding children’s safety and what parents can do to prevent concussions — and it’s probably not to wrap the little ones in bubble tape. Watch for yourself: (Hat Tip: Scope) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203157 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:00:45 +0100 4203157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987217&cid=t_108742_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fdouble-whammy.html Most of my posts in the past have been about my dad and his battle with dementia but today going to talk about my mom. We have known that my mother has been having some memory problems herself, dating back for the last 1.5 to 2 years, roughly. So, in August, we took my mom in for a neuropsychological evaluation. The results came back with a dementia diagnosis, significant cognitive impairment, likely Alzheimers type dementia. So, mom and dad, ages 70 and 72, both have dementia. The double whammy. We have now started mom on the same memory medications that my dad has been on, so hopefully that will slows things down. But the whole situation remains very difficult for me to wrap my mind around. Another thing that has occurred to me recently is the number of head injuries my dad may have had ... Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987217 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:37:00 +0100 3987217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929231&cid=t_108742_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fconcussions-in-younger-athletes-are-on-the-rise%2F2010.09.02 A study published earlier this week by the American Academy of Pediatrics states that “the number of sport-related concussions is highest in high school-aged athletes, but the number in younger athletes is significant and on the rise.” Why is this? Many believe this is from better recognition of the symptoms and the need to be medically evaluated. I did a couple of interviews with local TV news to talk about the subject (Video 1 and Video 2). In my research on this subject, I found an article from the Dayton Daily News stating that the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) passed a policy in May 2010: Any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion or balance problems) sh... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929231 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3929231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435058&cid=t_108742_101_f&fid=38969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheemtspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2F03%2Fthe-c-spine-helmet-issue%2F The good news in the world of head trauma and brain injury is that we’re seeing a lot more folks putting on helmets before they go out and do potentially dangerous, head crushing stuff. The good/bad news is that we’re encountering more patients who are wearing helmets and need to be placed in full spinal immobilization. This brings up a controversial decision. Should we remove the helmet or leave it in place? The leave it or remove it controversy has been around for as long as I’ve been in EMS and, like most controversies that remain unresolved for years, there are merits to both options. In these instances, it’s easy to create blanket rules and then follow them mindlessly. “Always leave the helmet in place, unless it obstructs the airway.” “Alway... The EMT Spot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435058 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:00:23 +0100 3435058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231622&cid=t_108742_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FhEyItqNIKlQ%2F We’re starting to see more people wearing helmets while they’re cycling, rollerblading or skateboarding, but getting people to wear helmets while skiing or snowboarding seems to be a rougher ride. However, it’s been proven that helmets do reduce the risk of head injuries among people who participate in these winter sports. According to a study published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the use of helmets reduces the risk of head injuries among skiers and snowboarders by 35%. This is a significant number because, statistics show that head injuries account for up to 19% and neck injuries up to 4% of all injuries reported by ski patrols and emergency departments. Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of death and serious injury among skiers and snowbo... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231622 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:50:55 +0100 3231622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894507&cid=t_108742_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fwhat-future-holds.html If only we knew. The cliche, the thing they always say is that you should always wear clean underwear, in case you get knocked down. Actually, if you do get knockeddown, no matter how clean your undercrackers were this morning, they're sure as hell soiled now.I discovered a varient of this aphorism. When graffiti'ing your clothes, just cast a little eye to the future.Because when, after 6 pints of snakebite, you faceplant into a concrete floor, and bruise your brain into a coma, it won't make it any easier for your parents to bear when they find your nice white shirt has "I love bum sex" scrawled in massive letters on it. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894507 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:47:00 +0100 2894507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2173050&cid=t_108742_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FNvHwWSB1j6o%2F The latest evidence appears to indicate that head injuries during football playing and practice result in dementia and death even in younger football players in their 40s, not just the older ones.  Check out Football’s Hard Hits at Alzheimer’s Weekly for a video interview and article on this topic.  Food for thought for parents of youngsters and the younger players. Consider the evidence and don’t simply say, “It couldn’t happen to me.  It couldn’t happen to my kid.” (Amazon image) Tags: Alzheimer's Notes, Alzheimers, dementia, football, football players, head injuries, Mary Emma AllenShare This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2173050 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:00:18 +0100 2173050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725089&cid=t_108742_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2008%2F07%2F16%2Fmigraine-headaches-risk-factors-progression%2F In this study, conducted by neurologist and headache specialist Dr. Richard Lipton, they found that patients with chronic daily headaches were more likely to be female, overweight and depressed. Other risk factors for daily headaches include head injuries and snoring. Patients also contribute to developing daily headaches by overusing analgesics such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetomenophen containing compounds – particularly those containing caffeine. Prescription medications containing narcotics, barbiturates and caffeine for migraine treatment also increased risk of more headaches. The overuse of all pain relievers results in rebound headaches. The more headaches you have the more medication you take – the more medication you take the more headaches you have. This cycle must b... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725089 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:00:16 +0100 2725089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1625658&cid=t_108742_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2008%2F07%2F16%2Fmigraine-headaches-risk-factors-progression%2F In this study, conducted by neurologist and headache specialist Dr. Richard Lipton, they found that patients with chronic daily headaches were more likely to be female, overweight and depressed. Other risk factors for daily headaches include head injuries and snoring. Patients also contribute to developing daily headaches by overusing analgesics such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetomenophen containing compounds - particularly those containing caffeine. Prescription medications containing narcotics, barbiturates and caffeine for migraine treatment also increased risk of more headaches. The overuse of all pain relievers results in rebound headaches. The more headaches you have the more medication you take - the more medication you take the more headaches you have. This cycle must be broken by ... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625658 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:00:16 +0100 1625658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1187125&cid=t_108742_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F01%2F29%2Fyour-mental-illness-may-be-caused-by-head-trauma%2F Undiagnosed head trauma may be the underlying cause of many of the learning disabilities and other mental illnesses that are characterized by thinking problems (what professionals often refer to as “cognitive deficits”). So says a new study that the Wall Street Journal reported on today. What’s new is the contention of some researchers that there are many other cases where a severe past blow to the head, resulting in unconsciousness or confusion, is the unrecognized source of such problems. “Unidentified traumatic brain injury is an unrecognized major source of social and vocational failure,” says Wayne A. Gordon, director of the Brain Injury Research Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, where much of the research is being done. But don&#8... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1187125 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:30:04 +0100 1187125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=512455&cid=t_108742_137_f&fid=35350&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tangledneuron.info%2Fthe_tangled_neuron%2F2007%2F03%2Fhead_injuries_a.html This study suggests that mild head trauma is not a major risk factor for dementia or AD in the elderly.” Erasmus University, The Netherlands, 1999 review of data from The Rotterdam Study of more than 6000 people - “Moderate and severe head injuries in young men may be associated with increased risk of AD and other dementias in late life. However, the authors cannot exclude the possibility that other unmeasured factors may be influencing this association.” Duke University, 2000 study of the medical records of approximately 1800 retired military personnel, 548 of whom had had head injuries - “Head injury is a risk factor for AD. The magnitude of the risk is proportional to severity and heightened among first-degree relatives of AD patients.” Boston University, 2000 review of da... The Tangled Neuron blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=512455 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:20:31 +0100 512455