Brain Injury

A proposed class action lawsuit filed against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and University of Notre Dame highlights the risks of brain injuries to athletes, right as high school and college football season gets under way. Filed in Indiana federal court, this suit claims that both the school and the NCAA failed to warn…

A recent study in the United Kingdom revealed that a brain condition called Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM), triggered by COVID-19, is serious and may be potentially deadly. ADEM is similar, though more severe, than multiple sclerosis. While some patients with ADEM can make a good recovery, some become permanently disabled. As scientists continue to work…