Injuries
How Virtual Reality and Sideline Brain Scans Could Help Diagnose Concussions
Determining if an athlete or soldier has a concussion often depends on what they tell you, but new technologies could provide a more objective approach
FDA Approves Blood Test That Can Detect Concussions
The test is quick, effective and could help prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation
Researchers Whack Fake Skulls to Learn About Neolithic Weapons
Was the ‘Thames Beater’ used to kill? Four crushed model skulls say yes
Why Wounds Heal Faster During the Day Than at Night
A new study suggests that you should consider staying away from sharp objects at night
Get Stuck on Band-Aid History
Small injuries are a commonplace problem, but before the Band-Aid, protecting papercuts and other such wounds was a huge hassle
This 3,000-Year-Old Wooden Toe Shows Early Artistry of Prosthetics
Crafted from leather and wood, the ancient Egyptian prosthesis was was adjusted to precisely fit its wearer's foot
Multiple Concussions May Have Sped Hemingway's Demise, a Psychiatrist Argues
The troubled author may have suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, the disease that plagues modern football players
A Microwave Helmet May Help Diagnose Traumatic Brain Injury
Doctors find that a stroke-detection technology could be useful in screening for intracranial bleeding
Tear Your Meniscus? This “Living Bandage” May Help
British researchers are using a newly patented technique involving stem cells to repair the common knee injury
A New Wireless Brain Implant Helps Paralyzed Monkeys Walk. Humans Could Be Next.
One small step for monkeys, one potential leap for humans
Introducing the Band-Aids of the Future
MIT engineers are developing a "smart" bandage that can monitor and deliver drugs to a wound
Meth Lab Injuries Are Increasing
Makeshift laboratories can cause burns, respiratory problems
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