Possible breakthrough on concussions

[Toga]

From this month's JAMA Neurology. Hopefully this link works. http://archneur.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1846622

Basically demonstrates measuring tau levels following injury and in subsequent days can show when it is "safe" for one to return to action.

 

[Doctor44]

Im sure its application for sports will be looked at shortly.

Heres a new helmet designed by VT and Wake Forest thats being tested out this year. Doesnt appear our team will be using it, which is more disappointing as this is probably a reflection on our science and engineering dept

http://www.sbnation.com/college-foo...8/riddell-speedflex-helmets-insite-technology