Study Raises Questions About Long-Term Consequences to Brain Health of Young Athletes in Contact Sports
(Courtesy of Brain Injury Association of America) A recent study published in JAMA Neurology found that young contact sports athletes may be at risk for long-term neuropathologic disorders, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive and fatal brain disease associated with repetitive head impacts (RHI). The study, which examined the brains of 152 deceased contact […]
What Is The Definition Of A Disability Under The ADA?
(Courtesy of ADA National Network) It is important to remember that in the context of the ADA, “disability” is a legal term rather than a medical one. Because it has a legal definition, the ADA’s definition of disability is different from how disability is defined under some other laws, such as for Social Security Disability related […]
