The skull evolved for protection against blunt force. Modern acceleration and rotational forces expose the brain to new ...
A man in Peru is lucky to be alive after a train ran over him Saturday. The Associated Press posted security camera footage of the moment that evening in the Ate district of Lima, Peru. Despite being ...
The most severe injuries have been associated with widespread axonal and myelin degeneration (Gentili, Hudson, and Hunter, 1980a). Pathological alterations in the nerve were evident as early as 30 ...
They may also result in "diffuse axonal injury," where the force generated causes long nerves in the brain to stretch or tear. The neck is often exploited in mixed martial arts (MMA) and jiu-jitsu.
Head rotation can produce injuries such as diffuse axonal injuries, which have long-term effects and are often more difficult to manage than focal brain injuries,” he says. Of course ...
An MMA physician recently opened up about a UFC Hall of Famer's brain injuries stemming from his horrific injuries.
Data collected by the league could help automakers design vehicles to enhance passengers’ protection against head trauma in a crash.