NLE helps build homes for the homeless in Mexico

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

Nelson Langer Engle sponsored tables at a recent charity event held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood.  The goal of the event was to raise funds to build homes for the homeless in Mexico.  The event was a huge success raising more than $20,000 for this worthy cause.  NLE partner Fred Langer, along with friends and co-workers, helped cook food for the 225 people in attendance.

Brain Injury Awareness comes to KJR Sports Radio thanks to NLE

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Nelson Langer Engle have recently been sponsoring the Friday night high school sports show with Dick Fein on Seattle’s KJR Sports Radio.  KJR is the most listened to sports station in Seattle, and NLE thought it appropriate to educate the public on the devastating consequences of brain injuries in youth sports and how to prevent them.  The spots also discussed the mandates of the Zachary Lystedt Law passed here in Washington State.

Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Likely More Common Than Previously Thought

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120214170906.htm

UW Magnesium Sulfate for Neuroprotection after Traumatic Brain Injury

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Researchers at the University of Washington continue to study treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).  The published results of a major study.  The study enrolled patients treated at Harborview Medical Center.  The had moderate to severe TBI.

Researchers found that magnesium treatment was not effective.  It neither decreased deaths nor improved functioning.  Most subjects were unconscious.  Family members consented for half to enroll.  About half had no family there in time to ask.  A waiver of consent made possible their participation.  The researchers are grateful to the patients, their families and the community for their help in conducting the research.  Researchers around the world continue to search for effective treatments.  But TBI still leaves many with major disabilities.

The results from the study are in Lancet Neurology, a widely read medical journal.  They are summarized at: http://depts.washington.edu/uwtbi/Projects/magnesium.htm

Toronto School Utilizes Innovative “Return to Learn” Program Following Student Concussions

Friday, February 10th, 2012

St. Michael’s College School, a private school in Toronto, has taken into account research that demonstrates rushing back to the classroom after a concussion can be as harmful as rushing back to athletics.  In coordination with medical professionals, the school has developed the “Return to Learn” program, a six-level graduated protocol to help students academically after a brain injury.  The protocol begins with full bed rest at home and incrementally reintroduces class time, screen time and homework.  This approach involves teachers, coaches, parents and doctors in a gradual and deliberate reintegration process.

Big hits, broken dreams documentary

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Tune in Sunday for a very interesting documentary…

The truth about McDonald’s hot coffee and the public justice system

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Breakthrough in Concussion Monitoring – Seattle PI Weblog

Friday, November 4th, 2011

By Dick Kalla

http://blog.seattlepi.com/highschoolcover2sports/2011/09/27/breakthrough-in-concussion-monitoring/

While the X2 Impact program is very interesting and will hopefully yield quality results – nothing should ever take the place of a well reasoned return to play protocol.  NLE supports the Brain Injury Association of Washington’s continuing education programs on return to play reminder – When in Doubt, Sit Them Out.

Editor’s note: This is a SeattlePI.com reader blog. It is not written or edited by the P-I.

The Business of Sports Article – JSOnline

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

By Don Walker of the Journal Sentinel.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/131073208.html

Nelson Langer Engle is happy that Wisconsin is following Washington’s leadership on the Lystedt Law. Hopefully, all 50 states will enact similar legislation.

Sneak Peak at the BIAWA Auction Items

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

They released a sneak peek at items up for auction at this year’s fund raiser. Take a Look