Tag Archives: sports brain injuries
House Tri-Committee Proposal (Committee on Energy and Commerce, Committee on Education and Labor, Ways and Means Committee)
This week, the House began debating their draft Health Care Reform bill that was developed by the chairmen of the three committees of jurisdiction.
Cognitive Rehabilitation Coverage
This week BIAA learned of two important victories centered around cognitive rehabilitation services. Anthem Insurance Companies (Anthem BC/BS, Anthem Health Plans) revised its cognitive rehabilitation coverage policy in December 2008 and cited BIAA’s position paper among the authoritative sources consulted.
High School Footballers Wearing Special Helmets to Monitor Brain Injuries
As they root for the home team from the bleachers this fall, high school gridiron fans in the small Illinois town of Tolono won’t necessarily see anything out of the ordinary down on the field. But just out of sight,
Queensbury boxer died of multiple head injuries — new and previous
By BRENDAN McGARRY, bmcgarry@poststar.com SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 28-year-old Queensbury man who died shortly after sparring in a city boxing ring in February succumbed to multiple traumatic head injuries linked to recent boxing, a coroner said on Monday.
THE NEWLY CREATED COMBAT SPORTS CENTER FOR SAFETY AND RESEARCH WILL RESEARCH TOUGH QUESTIONS
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis and renowned trainer Teddy Atlas are pulling no punches in backing the newly formed Combat Sports Center for Safety and Research (CSCSR). “I’m excited about being apart of this groundbreaking initiative. The research is
Center Devoted to Combat Sports
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis and renowned trainer Teddy Atlas are pulling no punches in backing the newly formed Combat Sports Center for Safety and Research (CSCSR). “I’m excited about being apart of this groundbreaking initiative. The research is
Rodeo aims to keep bikers safe
By Jeff Shaffer, Staff writer WATSONTOWN — Bicycling is a recreational sport enjoyed by many children and adults. However, many riders don’t exercise precaution while enjoying the pastime. The consequences can be disastrous. That is why local officials decided to
Use your head, and not to catch golf balls
THE CLUBHOUSE • Never assume other players see you, even if you’re standing in their fairway. Wait until they hit or make sure they acknowledge your presence. • Know where you are. If you’re on the right side of your
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Area youth are invited to bring their bicycles, roller blades, scooter or skateboard to the ninth annual “Ride Cool” Helmet Safety Event.
This event, sponsored by Hannibal Clinic Health Services, will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday on the campus of the Hannibal Clinic. The St. Louis Sprockets Stunt Bike Team will perform, doing stunts and talking to kids about
Smell the roses, and be grateful
Anosmics – those without a sense of smell – miss something often taken for granted. By Bryan David Finlayson I was 13 when I lost my sense of smell. Skateboarding downhill in Santa Barbara, Calif., my stepbrother Christian and I
