Litigation Forces NFL to Better Protect Players

Hail to Our Growing Awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury

Will Smith portrays Dr. Bennet Omalu in the film Concussion. Movie notes here.

Will Smith’s portrayal of Dr. Bennet Omalu in the film Concussion has again sparked dialogue about the dangers of brain injuries, especially for young people playing contact sports in high school and college. Yet more than 100 million Americans gathered around big screen televisions throughout the nation on Sunday to watch historic Super Bowl 50 in which the Denver Broncos literally butted heads with the Carolina Panthers.
What’s the difference between a concussion and a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Absolutely nothing, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And while “mild” may not sound very sinister, repeated traumatic brain injuries can lead to a lifetime of brain damage and debilitating mental health issues.

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300,000 Concussions	High school athletes suffer an estimated 300,000 sports-related concussions a year, according to a 2012 report in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
47% Football	Forty-seven percent of all high school sports-related concussions are sustained by football players.
19x Higher	A 2009 NFL-funded study showed that former players suffered from memory-related diseases at a rate 19 times higher than the general population.

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Football’s Concussion Crisis Explained

This video rundown explores exactly how repeated traumatic brain injuries have affected pro football players and what steps the NFL is taking to prevent future brain damage. View video.

Repeated Brain Injuries Include Symptoms Similar to Alzheimer’s

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the physiology of concussions, how to recognize the signs of a concussion and what you need to know about recovery. View video.

Concussions 101: An Illustrated Primer for Kids and Parents

This video can help teach both you and your kids about the symptoms of a concussion, the importance of communication and the best ways to heal. View video.

Concussions and the Courthouse

A new report from the American Association for Justice documents the impact of litigation on the investigation of concussions in professional sports and sports at all levels.
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Team Doctor on “Concussion”

Julian Bailes, the neurosurgeon who for a decade worked as a team doctor for the Pittsburgh Steelers, talks about his role in the real-life story behind the movie “Concussion.”
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Friday, January 8, 2016

E-Cigarettes and Exploding Batteries

Exploding Batteries Injure Some Smokers

Unregulated E-Cigarettes Mask Hidden Dangers

E-cigarette use among teens tripled from 2013 to 2014, alarming health officials.

The new year often brings new beginnings. Resolutions to lose weight, save more money or finally start that big home improvement project may be high on your list.
Many of us will also resolve to quit smoking, and some will turn to e-cigarettes as a way to stop gradually. But do they deliver as promised? Before you use e-cigarettes as a way to lower your tobacco use or stop smoking, You Should Know about the hidden dangers associated with this increasingly popular product.
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3x Growth	Teenage use of e-cigarettes has tripled in recent years, making e-cigarettes more popular now among teens than traditional cigarettes. The head of the CDC warns that nicotine use in teens can cause harm to brain development.
500 Brands	There are over 500 different brands of e-cigarettes, with 7,700 flavors of nicotine liquid. None of these brands or liquids are regulated or evaluated by the FDA in order to determine their safety.
25% Yearly	Sales in the U.S. e-cigarette industry are projected to grow by about 25 percent per year through 2018 and may surpass traditional tobacco cigarette sales in 10 years.

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E-Cigarette Use May Not Help Smokers Stop Smoking As Often Believed

Seventy-five percent of people who use e-cigarettes practice dual use by also smoking traditional cigarettes instead of using them as a way to stop smoking. View video.

Chemically-Laden Candy Flavors Pose Hazards to Smokers, Entice Young People

A recent Harvard study shows the presence of harmful chemicals in many e-cigarette flavors. View video.

FAA Bans E-Cigarettes From Checked Baggage to Prevent Explosions

The FAA has issued a warning that the lithium-ion batteries found in e-cigarettes can pose a fire hazard in cargo holds of airplanes. View video.

Concussions: A Sneak Peek at Our February Issue

A new report documents the impact of litigation on the investigation of concussions in professional sports and sports at all levels.
R ead here

Public Enemy Number One: Forced Arbitration

Forced arbitration is a growing threat to the safety and legal rights of all Americans, says Julia Duncan, director of federal programs for the American Association for Justice.
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