Archive for November 2013
Derek Boogaard’s wrongful death lawsuit may open a big can of litigational worms
More than 4,500 sports figures suffering from traumatic brain injuries each get a small portion of the $756 million paid out by the National Football League (NFL). The settlement keeps relevant documentation out of court. The NFL was mostly known for the caliber of its players. Now, it is known for hiding the risks of…
Read MoreNew research shows linkages between PTSD, dementia and Alzheimer’s
If recent research proves to be accurate, there is a connection between traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In most cases, dementia is typically linked to a degenerative brain disease. That presumption may be about to be challenged by a U.S. psychiatrist who has discovered a connection between dementia, TBI and…
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