Banyan Biomarkers Inc. undergo clinical trials for a TBI Biomarker
Sports agent Leigh Steinberg describes traumatic brain injury as "an undiagnosed health epidemic" and "a ticking time bomb." NFL officials are listening. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, football is responsible for approximately 250,000 head injuries each year. The National Football Leagues estimates there are about 100 concussions per season. A player may suffer a concussion, a trauma to the brain that could manifest itself later in life in the form of depression, early-onset Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Jason Demery, a University of Florida clinical assistant professor in clinical and health psychology says the majority of those who sustain a single Mild TBI go on to recover spontaneously, but there are still 10% to 15% who still have persistent, post-concussive symptoms a year after their injury. He goes on to say that the incidence of depression and emotional complications can be one of the aspects of a traumatic brain injury. "The research shows the incidence can be as high as 70% or 80% after a single concussive episode," he said.
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