Headline News
Ex- Falcon Shane Dronett Diagnosed with CTE  "I think the issue is that the brain was not meant to be hit even subconcussively 1,000 times a year," said Dr. Robert Stern.
Read CNN Health article here.
SLI Dialogue with EA Sports Inspires Dramatic Changes to Madden NFL 12
 Players with concussions to sit out, announcers to talk about 'seriousness of concussions' as way to educate children. Congrats EA Sports! Read New York Times article here. Chris Nowinski on Dr. Drew Tonight on CNN HLN 
Dr. Drew talks with former professional athletes about how multiple concussions have affected their health. 9 PM ET/PT on HLN Learn more here. |
New Research
Dr. Cantu Co-Authors New Concussion Paper SLICE Co-Director Dan Daneshvar Lead  Author on Two Summary Papers with Cantu and Nowinski Read article here. |
Upcoming Events
April 26, 2011, Concussion Clinic, North Shore Harvard Club, MA. Click here for more information. April 28, 2011, Brain Trauma Symposium, University of Memphis Student Center Ballroom, Memphis, TN. Dr. Stern and Mr. Nowinski presenting. Free to the public, registration required. Click here for event and registration details. May 11, 2011, A Day with Your Brain Conference, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. McKee presenting. Click here for event and registration information.
May 17, 2011, Concussion Clinic, North Middlesex Regional High School, Pepperell, MA. Email info@sportslegacy.org
for more information.
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