/channels/taxonomy/term/5361/all en /channels/channels/news/detecting-long-term-concussion-athletes-268926 <h2>Researchers develop method that could one day be used in brain trauma lawsuits</h2> <p> </p> <p>Lawyers representing both sides in concussion lawsuits against sports leagues may eventually have a new tool at their disposal: a diagnostic signature that uses artificial intelligence to detect brain trauma years after it has occurred. </p> Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:18:36 +0000 webfull 129223 at /channels /channels/news/mcgill-university-partnership-cbi-concordia-physio-sport-ndg-becomes-fifa-medical-centre-excellence--262414 <p>During a ceremony held August 29, 2016 at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University’s Faculty of Medicine, the School of Physical & Occupational Therapy (SPOT), in partnership with CBI-Concordia Physio Sport NDG, was officially recognized as a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence. Joining the University of British Columbia as one of only two such sites accredited by FIFA in Canada, the primary focus of the Centre will be to educate the soccer community about different aspects of athletic performance from training principles, to nutrition and sport specific skills. </p> Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:23:33 +0000 webfull 120893 at /channels /channels/channels/news/june-brain-injury-awareness-month-268534 <h2><strong>Much work to be done to improve diagnosis and treatment </strong></h2> <p><span>When NHL star player Sidney Crosby suffered a concussion during a game in May – the fourth concussion of his career – the news made nationwide headlines. A few years earlier, a concussion had kept the Pittsburgh Penguins star off the ice for ten months.</span></p> <p>Concussions can have serious consequences, even in cases where the victim shows few symptoms immediately. Victims often shrug off a mild blow to the head, unaware that brain damage has occurred.</p> Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:44:23 +0000 webfull 128739 at /channels /channels/news/montreals-duvernay-tardif-preps-new-ball-game-236715 Tue, 20 May 2014 23:11:03 +0000 webfull 102905 at /channels /channels/news/ronald-hilaire-named-mcgills-head-football-coach-242492 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:36:46 +0000 webfull 108226 at /channels