John Tiwald
- Nov 16, 2018
- 3 min
Young Footballers’ Injuries More Common at Small Schools
Doubled risk compared with football teams from large schools By Randy Dotinga, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today SAN DIEGO — Size...
John Tiwald
- Jul 26, 2017
- 5 min
111 NFL Brains. All But One Had CTE.
Dr. Ann McKee, a neuropathologist, has examined the brains of 202 deceased football players. A broad survey of her findings was published on
John Tiwald
- Jun 6, 2017
- 5 min
The Earliest Signs of Brain Damage in Athletes? Listen for Them
A small study of NFL players suggests that the signs of CTE may be found with a low-cost, noninvasive test that tracks changes in conversati
John Tiwald
- Sep 13, 2016
- 3 min
Collaborative Care May Aid Kids’ Concussion Recovery
Collaborative care, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), was linked with decreased reporting of post-concussive symptoms as well as
John Tiwald
- Aug 26, 2016
- 3 min
Plasma Tau Levels Increased Post-TBI
Military personnel who sustain one or more TBIs — the signature injury in military personnel deployed for combat operations in Iraq and Afgh
John Tiwald
- Aug 4, 2016
- 10 min
Effective Concussion Treatment Remains Frustratingly Elusive, Despite a Booming Industry
In a small brick building across the street from a Taco Bell in Marrero, LA, patients enter a clear plastic capsule and breathe pure oxygen.