Important Innovations Collection

Revolutionary Device for Sports Head Injuries & Strokes                                                                                Source:  Caltech New Technology from Caltech & USC California Institute of Technology scientists and USC physicians have developed a new device that can spot bleeding in the brain from a traumatic sports injury or stroke in minutes.  It is so portable that it can be used on a football field or in an Emergency Room.  The quick determination that there is bleeding in the brain can rapidly accelerate treatment and lead to much better outcomes for the patient.  The technology used in the device was developed by scientists at Caltech.  USC physicians have adapted it for use in patients. New Devic...

Helmet Mimics Fluid Protection the Brain Provides Source:  Fluid Inside Fluid Inside The new Fluid Inside sports helmet take its lead from the protective fluids in the brain to cushion a blow and avoid concussion.  The sports helmet has a specialized arrangement of pods filled with a liquid similar to the Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF).  CSF is the body's first line of defense against brain injury.  On impact, the pods inside the helmet compress providing cushioning and protection. Patented, Innovative Technology The Fluid Inside helmet is based on twenty five years of brain research, specifically on how the body uses CSF to protect the brain from injury.  The technology is patented and the pods are arranged in matrix patterns customized to the sport, including skiing, biking and ice hockey. Recent research has demonstrated that a series of blows to the head, such as hitting the head numerous times during football tackles, can be as bad or worse than on...