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## [Wishing all the players a safe game on Sunday](https://oculogica.com/wishing-all-the-players-a-safe-game-on-sunday/)

This Sunday, almost 75% of Americans could tune in to watch 22 men play the tough, thrilling game we know as football. The game marks the end of a season of great entertainment, highs and lows, and the making of some of the biggest stars with the biggest moments, including Taylor Swift cheering in the \[…\]

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## [Progress in the Concussion Community: Three Milestones in 2023](https://oculogica.com/progress-in-the-concussion-community-three-milestones-in-2023/)

As we prepare to bid farewell to 2023, it’s worth reflecting on some of the year’s key milestones in the field of concussion. The year brought advancements in awareness as well as progress in diagnosis and treatment that shed further light on the physical and cognitive toll these injuries can have on individuals. Three of

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## [TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program: A 5-year study to improve concussion diagnosis and care](https://oculogica.com/transcendent-concussion-research-program-a-5-year-study-to-improve-concussion-diagnosis-and-care/)

The Ontario Brain Institute has been awarded a 5-year grant for the establishment of the TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research program. Led by Principal Investigator Dr. Roger Zemek, a pediatric emergency physician and senior scientist at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), the program will create a global center of excellence in concussion research aimed at transforming

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## [A surprising cause of head injury: Slips and falls and how to prevent them this winter season](https://oculogica.com/a-surprising-cause-of-head-injury-slips-and-falls-and-how-to-prevent-them-this-winter-season/)

Beneath the picturesque layer of snow that blankets much of the world during winter lies an often-dangerous reality: A significant risk of slips and falls. This is particularly true for those over 65 according to a 2018 CDC study that showed falls to be the leading cause of death among this group. But it is

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## [Identifying and Treating Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome](https://oculogica.com/identifying-and-treating-persistent-post-concussion-syndrome/)

Persistent Post-Concussion SyndromeA (PPCS) is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can affect individuals who have suffered a concussion. It is characterized by a range of symptoms that persist beyond the typical recovery period of a few weeks following a head injury. The range of concussed patients who go on to develop PPCS ranges

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## [Supporting veterans with Brain Injuries this Veterans Day](https://oculogica.com/supporting-veterans-with-brain-injuries-this-veterans-day/)

This and every Veterans Day, we honor the service of the men and women who placed themselves in harm’s way to safeguard our country. We often focus on the more visible wounds of combat and training. However, the less visible, yet equally impactful, injuries are often traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Veterans, particularly those who have

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## [Fall is the busy time for Emergency Department visits for head injuries](https://oculogica.com/fall-is-the-busy-time-for-emergency-department-visits-for-head-injuries/)

Each year, an estimated 801,000 people visit an emergency department for a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A new study by the CDC explores the findings of data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP) over a four-year period (2016-2019) on the rates for head injuries in the Emergency Department (ED) throughout

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## [The abuse of technology, including social media, and its role in domestic violence](https://oculogica.com/the-abuse-of-technology-including-social-media-and-its-role-in-domestic-violence/)

The digital age has ushered in remarkable advancements that have transformed the way we live, work, and connect. However, alongside these innovations, technology has also proven to be a powerful tool for domestic abusers. In this blog post, we explore the abuse of technology, and its role in domestic violence and the profound effects on

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## [Interview with Katherine Snedaker, Executive Director of PINK Concusssions](https://oculogica.com/interview-with-katherine-snedaker-executive-director-of-pink-concusssions/)

As part of our series this October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, today’s blog post is an interview with Katherine Snedaker, Founder of PINK Concussions, a nonprofit group which focuses on support, research and education in women with brain injury from sport, domestic violence, accidents or military service. Katherine, along with top researchers, created the

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## [Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence: A Call for Awareness](https://oculogica.com/recognizing-the-signs-of-domestic-violence-a-call-for-awareness/)

Most domestic violence remains hidden from view, occurring behind closed doors and among partners who often stay silent. Globally, an estimated one in three women experience some type of physical or sexual partner violence in their lifetime. The physical injuries are often severe and, unfortunately, domestic violence is a leading cause of concussion. In a

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