NFL tech competition winners reduce concussions and heal with light
They're uncommon solutions to very real problems in football.
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HALO collar promises to reduce concussions in contact sport
Its invisible tech could be a real game-changer.
Study backs blood test that gauges seriousness of concussions
It was the key to the FDA's approval of the test.
How the brain vibrates may determine the severity of a concussion
Researchers modeled head impacts to see how the brain moves when hit.
Apple employees keep walking into their new HQ’s glass walls
It appears that the building, like many of its products, has a design flaw.
FDA approves blood test that determines severity of concussions
It could help doctors decide how to treat patients with head trauma.
Technology can’t save football players' brains
Safer helmets and smart mouth guards can help, but it’s the game that needs to change.
Reflexion's big-screen concussion tester is heading to schools
It's also in the middle of a clinical trial conducted by Penn State.
A concussion-sensing mouthguard could help avoid head injuries
The $199 mouthguard alerts coaches as soon as an impact is detected.
BYU develops sports helmet foam for real-time concussion detection
It measures how hard players are hit, helping coaches know when to pull them off the field.
Smartphones could someday assess brain injuries
An app measures the pupils' response to light to evaluate head trauma.
Experimental drug could restore memories after brain injury
New research could prove beneficial for treatment of TBI in human patients.
DARPA has laid the groundwork for thought-powered prosthetics
The tech blocks out Earth's magnetic field so brain power can take control.
Researchers discover blood vessels in lab-grown mini-brains
This could lead to better studies of concussions and strokes.
A game of 'Whac-a-Mole' can tell if you're concussed
Reflexion Edge is designed to be used by high school sports teams that can't afford pricey concussion gear.
ICYMI: Wearable breast pump and everything IoT
Being mobile while pumping milk is gonna change the game.
Soccer may use video replays to help with concussions
As soon as next season, doctors could be allowed to watch video replays and stop a match if necessary.
Harvard researchers built a health app for former NFL players
TeamStudy uses Apple's ResearchKit to collect data.
