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Angry dad rips school's response to teen's beating - Chatham Daily…
12-15-2018
Angry dad rips school's response to teen's beating Chatham Daily NewsThe father of a Southwestern Ontario teen who was severely beaten at school is angry school administrators didn't call an ambulance while his son sat with a ...
Read Full Article...'Three courageous women' and a potentially game-changing... - The Athletic
12-15-2018
'Three courageous women' and a potentially game-changing... The AthleticThe lawsuit will send a shockwave through Canadian amateur sport not because of the cover-up allegations or the crimes involved, but because of the way the ...
Read Full Article...Central football coach accused of ignoring beating that knocked out teen…
12-14-2018
Central football coach accused of ignoring beating that knocked out teen Courier JournalThe lawsuit accuses Central High School football coach Marvin Dantzler and others of failing to punish a player for assaulting a younger teammate.
Read Full Article...Teen suffered brain injury after classmates threw trash can onto him…
12-14-2018
Teen suffered brain injury after classmates threw trash can onto him, $2.1 million suit says OregonLive.comA lawsuit filed in Clackamas County Circuit Court on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, seeks damages for injuries suffered to a 16-year-old Rex Putnam High student.
Read Full Article...Lawsuit: Aide tackled Burlington County student, said she ‘had to learn’…
12-14-2018
Lawsuit: Aide tackled Burlington County student, said she ‘had to learn’ Cherry Hill Courier PostThe student continues to suffer headaches and anxiety caused by the confrontation that occurred in 2017 at Garfield Park Academy, a lawsuit claims.
Read Full Article...New Ammon optometrist goes beyond prescribing glasses | East Idaho -…
12-14-2018
New Ammon optometrist goes beyond prescribing glasses | East Idaho Post RegisterA new optometrist in Ammon does more than just prescribe glasses.
Read Full Article...Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city…
12-14-2018
Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city Juneau EmpireOne of the candidates for an open City and Borough of Juneau Assembly seat previously sued the city and was subsequently awarded over a quarter million ...
Read Full Article...Irvington Resident Joins Phelps Hospital Staff - River Journal Staff
12-13-2018
Irvington Resident Joins Phelps Hospital Staff River Journal StaffDr. Mark Herceg, a neuropsychologist specializing in brain injury and concussion, has joined Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow. Formerly, Dr. Herceg, was the ...
Read Full Article...When Present, Athletic Trainers Can Improve Concussion Outcomes For Student-Athletes -…
12-12-2018
When Present, Athletic Trainers Can Improve Concussion Outcomes For Student-Athletes WisContextThe gridiron is not the only venue where athletics-related concussions can occur — every sport includes some risk of fall or collision that can result in a blow to ...
Read Full Article...Arkansas High Schools Get VR Concussion Training from TeachAids - Reality…
12-11-2018
Arkansas High Schools Get VR Concussion Training from TeachAids Reality TechnologiesIn 2012 alone, kids aged 19 and younger made up an estimated 329,290 cases of traumatic brain injuries. This involved concussion from sports and other ...
Read Full Article...Education notebook - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
12-10-2018
Education notebook Arkansas Democrat-GazetteState law waivers on board's agenda. The Arkansas Board of Education has on its agenda for its 10 a.m. meeting Thursday the possible waiver of education ...
Read Full Article...NFL Grant Propels Colby Concussion Research to Next Level - Colby…
12-08-2018
NFL Grant Propels Colby Concussion Research to Next Level Colby CollegeThe Maine Concussion Management Initiative (MCMI), based at Colby, will receive $475,000 from the National Football League to continue cutting-edge study ...
Read Full Article...Arkansas first state to launch statewide virtual reality concussion education program…
12-07-2018
Arkansas first state to launch statewide virtual reality concussion education program Harrison DailyLITTLE ROCK — Arkansas once again is leading the nation in computer science education with the launch of CrashCourse across the state and announcing the ...
Read Full Article...Training Granted Full Accreditation for Continuing Medical Education - PR Web
12-06-2018
Training Granted Full Accreditation for Continuing Medical Education PR WebSan Diego, CA (PRWEB) December 06, 2018 -- ImPACT Applications, Inc., the leading provider of validated concussion assessment tools, announced its ...
Read Full Article...Kids In Arkansas Are Using VR To Learn About Concussions -…
12-06-2018
Kids In Arkansas Are Using VR To Learn About Concussions UploadVRThe State of Arkansas this month announced that it is implementing a new VR program about the effects of concussion across every one of its high schools.
Read Full Article...Arkansas launches new concussion education using virtual reality - 4029tv
12-06-2018
Arkansas launches new concussion education using virtual reality 4029tvArkansas leading the nation with new virtual reality concussion education.
Read Full Article...Virtual reality education program focusing on youth concussions - Newton County…
12-05-2018
Virtual reality education program focusing on youth concussions Newton County TimesLITTLE ROCK — Governor Asa Hutchinson, in partnership with TeachAids, a nonprofit backed by Stanford University research with a focus on public health ...
Read Full Article...Youth concussion virtual reality education program set for all public high…
12-05-2018
Youth concussion virtual reality education program set for all public high schools Booneville DemocratTeachAids creates virtual reality program CrashCourse to educate student-athletes about concussions.
Read Full Article...Mineola Middle School students’ give Board of Education taste of Albany…
12-04-2018
Mineola Middle School students’ give Board of Education taste of Albany The Island NowMineola Middle School students gave the Board of Education a taste of what it's like to be a state official Thursday night. The seven students, selected from the ...
Read Full Article...The Maneater - The Maneater
12-04-2018
The Maneater The ManeaterAs new evidence highlights the major risks of brain injury, it's time to abandon the game of football as we know it. Graphic. By Bryce Kolk. Dec. 04, 2018.
Read Full Article...Players at the heart of World Rugby's decision-making processes as Rugby…
12-03-2018
Players at the heart of World Rugby's decision-making processes as Rugby Athletes Commission meets in Monaco LawInSportPress Release 3rd December 2018 Representatives of the world's top men's and women's players furthered collaboration on some of the biggest topics ...
Read Full Article...Arkansas Launches Statewide mHealth Program for Concussion Education - mHealthIntelligence.com
12-03-2018
Arkansas Launches Statewide mHealth Program for Concussion Education mHealthIntelligence.comArkansas high school athletes will soon have access to an mHealth program that uses VR technology to teach them about the causes and effects of a ...
Read Full Article...Ryan McHugh says more education needed on concussion issue - Irish…
12-01-2018
Ryan McHugh says more education needed on concussion issue Irish ExaminerA bleed on the brain and two concussions in the space of seven months convinced Ryan McHugh to take a complete break from football. Donegal's two-time ...
Read Full Article...National concussion study to examine gender effects -- NCAA-DOD grant -…
11-30-2018
National concussion study to examine gender effects -- NCAA-DOD grant EurekAlertThe Virginia Tech team has been awarded over $1 million for research that will expand their ongoing concussion work into new sports not previously studied ...
Read Full Article...Arkansas implements Stanford concussion education initiative statewide - The Stanford Daily
11-30-2018
Arkansas implements Stanford concussion education initiative statewide The Stanford Daily1, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced in a press release that Arkansas would be the first state in the nation to implement a Stanford-backed ...
Read Full Article...Syracuse's Newhouse School offering concussion-reporting training - The Central New York…
11-30-2018
Syracuse's Newhouse School offering concussion-reporting training The Central New York Business JournalSYRACUSE — Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications this fall participated in a concussion-reporting training program that ...
Read Full Article...Pamplin Media Group - THE CONCUSSION GAP - Pamplin Media Group
11-29-2018
Pamplin Media Group - THE CONCUSSION GAP Pamplin Media GroupTHE CONCUSSION GAP, Local News, Lake Oswego local News, Breaking News alerts for Lake Oswego city.
Read Full Article...SyncThink Partners With DC Children's Hospital to Study Concussions - SportTechie
11-28-2018
SyncThink Partners With DC Children's Hospital to Study Concussions SportTechieNeurotechnology company SyncThink has partnered with the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. to examine ocular motor deficits in youths ...
Read Full Article...How rugby and the NFL found common ground on concussion -…
11-28-2018
How rugby and the NFL found common ground on concussion The GuardianBoth rugby and American football have discovered that when it comes to head trauma, it is the tackler who is most in danger.
Read Full Article...MedRisk Creates Guidelines for Treating Workers with Concussion - Physical Therapy…
11-28-2018
MedRisk Creates Guidelines for Treating Workers with Concussion Physical Therapy ProductsPublished on November 28, 2018. http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-. MedRisk's International Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) announces the ...
Read Full Article...Raiders Legend Jim Plunkett Wants To End Concussion Stigma Through Education…
11-27-2018
Raiders Legend Jim Plunkett Wants To End Concussion Stigma Through Education ForbesRaiders legend Jim Plunkett wants every football player to know more about concussions, preventing injury.
Read Full Article...MedRisk's ISAB Creates Guidelines for Treating Concussion Symptoms - Business Wire
11-27-2018
MedRisk's ISAB Creates Guidelines for Treating Concussion Symptoms Business WireKING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Approximately 3.8 million Americans have concussions every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Read Full Article...Head Smart: Wisconsin Researchers Make Concussions a Priority - Shepherd Express
11-27-2018
Head Smart: Wisconsin Researchers Make Concussions a Priority Shepherd ExpressIn October, the world's most comprehensive concussion study received a new infusion of $22.5 million to continue its work examining the impact of head injuries ...
Read Full Article...Grant to Support Sports-Related Concussion Research - Diverse: Issues in Higher…
11-26-2018
Grant to Support Sports-Related Concussion Research Diverse: Issues in Higher EducationWinston-Salem State University (WSSU) was awarded grant funding to support the university's involvement in the largest-ever study of sports-related ...
Read Full Article...NORA and Concussion Legacy Foundation Offer Educational Resource for Common Vision…
11-26-2018
NORA and Concussion Legacy Foundation Offer Educational Resource for Common Vision Problems After Concussion The Good Men ProjectFollowing a concussion or other Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) there is often an interruption in communication between the eyes and the brain. Studies show that at ...
Read Full Article...Randy Matthews has been helping San Angelo athletes for over 40…
11-23-2018
Randy Matthews has been helping San Angelo athletes for over 40 years Standard-TimesLongtime athletic trainer Randy Matthews has spent his entire career in San Angelo -- a job that began when he was in high school in the 1970s.
Read Full Article...Partnership unveils program to identify, head off youth sports injuries -…
11-22-2018
Partnership unveils program to identify, head off youth sports injuries Cronkite NewsMayo Clinic was in Washington to join youth sports leaders launching a national collaborative project to prevent youth sports injuries like concussions.
Read Full Article...DC Children's Hospital Turns to mHealth for Concussion Treatment - mHealthIntelligence.com
11-21-2018
DC Children's Hospital Turns to mHealth for Concussion Treatment mHealthIntelligence.comNovember 21, 2018 - A Washington, DC-based pediatric hospital will be using an mHealth platform to improve concussion treatment for children and ...
Read Full Article...Hard Knocks: Athletes land in concussion protocol | Paywall - Ashland…
11-20-2018
Hard Knocks: Athletes land in concussion protocol | Paywall Ashland Daily PressHead injuries are the talk of the sports world not only nationally, but also close to home. More athletes are finding themselves in concussion protocol.
Read Full Article...Pamplin Media Group - Concussion leaves teen injured and isolated -…
11-20-2018
Pamplin Media Group - Concussion leaves teen injured and isolated Pamplin Media GroupConcussion leaves teen injured and isolated , Local News, Portland local News, Breaking News alerts for Portland city.
Read Full Article...A Hard Hit: Concussions, the impact, the research, and the future…
11-19-2018
A Hard Hit: Concussions, the impact, the research, and the future KAKESports is a part of growing up in America. For many kids they're the best part of life. But, fewer kids are playing some high school sports as fears of serious ...
Read Full Article...New funding expands UGA lab’s concussion research - Online Athens
11-17-2018
New funding expands UGA lab’s concussion research Online AthensThe University of Georgia will continue its partnership in the world's most comprehensive concussion study thanks to a new round of funding from the U.S. ...
Read Full Article...University opens new research center to study effects of concussions -…
11-15-2018
University opens new research center to study effects of concussions The Michigan DailyThe University of Michigan Biosciences Initiative recently set aside $5.6 million to fund the creation of the Michigan Concussion Center. The center, which will be ...
Read Full Article...Don’t be brainwashed by new book that rejects sound football-CTE research…
11-14-2018
Don’t be brainwashed by new book that rejects sound football-CTE research Idaho StatesmanA new book that rejects the research connecting football concussions to neurodegenerative diseases is circulating some dangerous marketing that people need ...
Read Full Article...Whistler hockey mom calls for more education on concussion, stricter penalties…
11-13-2018
Whistler hockey mom calls for more education on concussion, stricter penalties for dangerous plays CBC SportsAs the NHL reached a tentative settlement with retired players over a concussion lawsuit, a Whistler woman and self-described "hockey mom" is calling for ...
Read Full Article...Bob Costas Supports CLF Initiative to Educate Media Members on Concussions…
11-09-2018
Bob Costas Supports CLF Initiative to Educate Media Members on Concussions Sports IllustratedHow should announcers treat the issue of concussions during live broadcasts? Honestly, says Bob Costas.
Read Full Article...NFL Announcers Need to Talk About Concussions. Someone’s Teaching Them. -…
11-08-2018
NFL Announcers Need to Talk About Concussions. Someone’s Teaching Them. The RingerFootball announcers care about brain injuries. But they often lack the vocabulary to talk about them. Chris Nowinski has a new program that's trying to help them.
Read Full Article...Girls' Soccer Teams Take Precautions For Safer Games - uscannenbergmedia.com
11-06-2018
Girls' Soccer Teams Take Precautions For Safer Games uscannenbergmedia.comWith the 2018-2019 high school soccer season just getting started, high schools continue to take proper medical precautions to ensure girls' safety on the field.
Read Full Article...Concussion Impact: Are Football’s Days Numbered? - NBC Connecticut
11-04-2018
Concussion Impact: Are Football’s Days Numbered? NBC ConnecticutAlthough football is still the top boys sport at high schools across the country, fewer students are playing, according to the National Federation of High School ...
Read Full Article...Indiana-Led Concussion Trial Receives $22 Million - WFYI
11-01-2018
Indiana-Led Concussion Trial Receives $22 Million WFYIThe Concussion Assessment, Research and Education Consortium, or CARE was created in 2014 and is led by the Indiana University School of Medicine.
Read Full Article...Study looks to unravel long-term impact of concussions in college sports…
10-31-2018
Study looks to unravel long-term impact of concussions in college sports Indianapolis Starmillion will extend study of concussions to determine long-term effects. IU School of Medicine is one of 30 schools participating in consortium.
Read Full Article...Douglas eighth-grader's sports concussions project in national science competition - MDJOnline.com
10-24-2018
Douglas eighth-grader's sports concussions project in national science competition MDJOnline.comA Douglas County student known for figuring out how to make things work is using her natural curiosity to address a growing concern in youth sports.
Read Full Article...Pop Warner Partners With Concussion Education Program CrashCourse - SportTechie
10-22-2018
Pop Warner Partners With Concussion Education Program CrashCourse SportTechieAll Pop Warner participants will receive access to CrashCourse, an interactive program providing concussion education.
Read Full Article...Stanford concussion education initiative partners with Pop Warner - The Stanford…
10-22-2018
Stanford concussion education initiative partners with Pop Warner The Stanford DailyOn Oct. 18, the concussion awareness initiative known as CrashCourse, developed by Stanford researchers and student-athletes, announced that it has ...
Read Full Article...N.B. doctors push for education in the advancements of concussion treatments…
10-22-2018
N.B. doctors push for education in the advancements of concussion treatments Global News HalifaxWATCH: A group of doctors and therapists in New Brunswick are trying to help other health care professionals learn the most up to date information relating to ...
Read Full Article...Youth Sports Leagues Admit to Dodging Concussion Safety Laws - NBC…
10-21-2018
Youth Sports Leagues Admit to Dodging Concussion Safety Laws NBC Bay AreaThe Investigative Unit surveyed hundreds of youth sports leagues across the Bay Area to find out if teams are adhering to California's concussion safety laws.
Read Full Article...Pop Warner football is offering 'crash course' on concussion conundrum -…
10-18-2018
Pop Warner football is offering 'crash course' on concussion conundrum USA TODAYPop Warner will offer a concussion education initiative to its 325000 participants nationwide — roughly 225000 football players and 100000 more in cheer and ...
Read Full Article...With Dangers of Everyday Concussions Revealed, Scientists Race to Find Solutions…
10-17-2018
With Dangers of Everyday Concussions Revealed, Scientists Race to Find Solutions UCSF News ServicesA bump to the head from slipping on the stairs, falling off a skateboard, or running into an open cupboard door has long been seen as a temporary injury, ...
Read Full Article...Sahuarita helps students ease back into studies after a concussion -…
10-10-2018
Sahuarita helps students ease back into studies after a concussion Arizona Education News ServiceWhen a high school student suffers a concussion it takes time for them to return to their normal level of physical and cognitive functioning, and a Sahuarita ...
Read Full Article...A new way forward in concussion culture - USA Hockey
10-09-2018
A new way forward in concussion culture USA HockeyIn September, more than 200 organizations, including USA Hockey, participated in the third annual Team Up Speak Up Day. Athletes across multiple sports ...
Read Full Article...Family of Santa Fe football player files suit over severe concussion - Houston Chronicle
Family of Santa Fe football player files suit over severe concussion Houston Chronicle The headaches came steadily, every day for three months. Two years after he cracked helmets with a fellow…
Read Full Article...Rethinking concussion education for a new generation of athletes - Stanford University News
Rethinking concussion education for a new generation of athletes Stanford University NewsBrandon Simmons, a captain for the Stanford Cardinal football team, remembers sustaining his first concussion during a high school game…
Read Full Article...Rowan's Law Day marked in Thunder Bay with concussion workshop for students - CBC.ca
Rowan's Law Day marked in Thunder Bay with concussion workshop for students CBC.caStudents in Grade 7 to 10 in Thunder Bay, Ont., are taking part in a special one-day workshop Tuesday…
Read Full Article...Parents and health care providers welcome CDC guidelines on concussions - NJTV News
Parents and health care providers welcome CDC guidelines on concussions NJTV NewsThe Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey and other public health groups and health care providers convened to discuss the…
Read Full Article...South Florida Doctor Explores 'Concussion Pill' To Help High School Football Players - WLRN
South Florida Doctor Explores 'Concussion Pill' To Help High School Football Players WLRNThe University of Miami's Sports Medicine Institute concussion program is testing a medical marijuana pill for high school football…
Read Full Article...The Concussion Discussion: Understanding the risks facing today's athletes - KTAR.com
The Concussion Discussion: Understanding the risks facing today's athletes KTAR.comWe have entered an age of enlightenment on the topic of concussions. Advancements in technology and research have changed the game for…
Read Full Article...Oregon high school football player sues for $38 million after suffering concussion - OregonLive.com
Oregon high school football player sues for $38 million after suffering concussion OregonLive.comThe parents of 17-year-old Connor Martin claims that the Hermiston School District failed to follow state law regarding concussion…
Read Full Article...Stanford University Collaborates With TeachAids To Launch Concussion Education Course - CBS San Francisco
Stanford University Collaborates With TeachAids To Launch Concussion Education Course CBS San FranciscoRyan Mayer. The rapidly expanding field of concussion prevention and education has added a new course today with the…
Read Full Article...Non-Profit Uses mHealth to Improve Concussion Education, Treatment - mHealthIntelligence.com
Non-Profit Uses mHealth to Improve Concussion Education, Treatment mHealthIntelligence.comA global non-profit has launched an mHealth platform, which includes digital health tools and VR technology, to help diagnose and treat concussions.
Read Full Article...5 Questions: What families should know about concussions | News Center - Stanford Medical Center Report
5 Questions: What families should know about concussions | News Center Stanford Medical Center ReportAngela Lumba-Brown, MD, co-director of the Stanford Concussion and Brain Performance Center, is the lead author of…
Read Full Article...Concussion protocol for high school sports - Knoe.com
Concussion protocol for high school sports Knoe.comHigh school football kicks off this week, but for some people, the sport brings safety concerns.
Read Full Article...US Soccer, Recognize to Recover, Presented by Thorne, and ThinkTaylor Partner for Concussion Awareness Week - U.S. Soccer
US Soccer, Recognize to Recover, Presented by Thorne, and ThinkTaylor Partner for Concussion Awareness Week U.S. SoccerCHICAGO (Aug. 30, 2018) – As U.S. Soccer and ThinkTaylor continue their partnership to promote…
Read Full Article...With danger of concussions better known, high school football programs take notice - Tribune-Review
With danger of concussions better known, high school football programs take notice Tribune-ReviewRunning back Logan Harmon took a handoff in Apollo-Ridge's 2017 season finale against Valley High School. He hit the…
Read Full Article...Increased concussion awareness impacting participation in high school football - WDIV ClickOnDetroit
Increased concussion awareness impacting participation in high school football WDIV ClickOnDetroitThe end of summer marks the start of football season, but many younger players won't be taking the field this fall.
Read Full Article...Former football prospect shares his concussion story - Cronkite News
Former football prospect shares his concussion story Cronkite NewsA new survey says more Arizona parents aren't allowing their children to play football due to concussion fears. A former local prospect shares…
Read Full Article...Fearing concussions, more high-school athletes walking away from football, survey suggests - AZCentral
Fearing concussions, more high-school athletes walking away from football, survey suggests AZCentralA new survey shows that more Arizona high-school athletes are more aware of the effects of concussions and are avoiding…
Read Full Article...Barrow Institute: More parents, teen athletes worried about concussions - KTAR.com
Barrow Institute: More parents, teen athletes worried about concussions KTAR.comA Barrow Neurological Institute survey found more teen athletes in Arizona are likely to step away from their sport due to fears…
Read Full Article...New Concussion Frontiers: Good News for Brain Injuries - U.S. News & World Report
New Concussion Frontiers: Good News for Brain Injuries U.S. News & World ReportThe human brain is arguably the most complex and fascinating organ structure. About 3 pounds in weight, it contains…
Read Full Article...WAVi scans help JSerra football take step forward in concussion prevention, education - FOXSports.com
WAVi scans help JSerra football take step forward in concussion prevention, education FOXSports.comThe WAVi scan was developed by researchers at the University of Colorado over the past decade with its main…
Read Full Article...Concussions are widespread among high-school athletes. This program wants to change that. - Miami Herald
Concussions are widespread among high-school athletes. This program wants to change that. Miami HeraldThe University of Miami Concussion Clinic hosted a workshop to educate athletic trainers and coaches in Miami-Dade schools…
Read Full Article...OPINION: Keeping your head over concussions - Daily Record
OPINION: Keeping your head over concussions Daily RecordConcerns about sports concussions have been growing rapidly in New Jersey and across the country amid stories of a high percentage of deceased former…
Read Full Article...Tour de France: does pro-cycling have a concussion problem? - The Conversation - UK
Tour de France: does pro-cycling have a concussion problem? The Conversation - UKThe Tour de France is unquestionably one of the most famous events in the professional sporting calendar. Some of…
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Head Games: How to identify a concussion - Loma Linda University Health
Head Games: How to identify a concussion Loma Linda University HealthBrain injuries, such as a concussion, have become a growing conversation among athletes and their parents says Lauren Simon, MD, director…
Read Full Article...Concussion Screening Technology Aims To Make Diagnosis A Layup - Forbes Now
Concussion Screening Technology Aims To Make Diagnosis A Layup Forbes NowMany athletes think that concussion tech will soon be an everyday part of sports. SyncThink hopes to lead the way.
Read Full Article...Liverpool news: 'Complete solidarity with Loris Karius' - FIFPro working on concussion education video - Goal.com
Liverpool news: 'Complete solidarity with Loris Karius' - FIFPro working on concussion education video Goal.comFollowing the revelation that Loris Karius suffered concussion in the Champions League final, FIFPro has declared “complete…
Read Full Article...Rugby: Education key in understanding concussion handling - All Blacks - Newshub
Rugby: Education key in understanding concussion handling - All Blacks NewshubThe education in the handling of concussion in rugby is an on-going process, but All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster believes…
Read Full Article...Wisconsin researcher: Sharpen warnings about brain injury - WisconsinWatch.org
Wisconsin researcher: Sharpen warnings about brain injury WisconsinWatch.orgUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison study is testing whether explicit warnings about dementia, other problems increase athletes' willingness to report concussions.
Read Full Article...This Mother's Day, know the symptoms of concussion - The Conversation - Canada
This Mother's Day, know the symptoms of concussion The Conversation - CanadaAll parents should understand the symptoms of concussion, whether their child plays sports or not.
Read Full Article...Dementia Risk Doubles Following Concussion, UCSF Study Shows - UCSF News Services
Dementia Risk Doubles Following Concussion, UCSF Study Shows UCSF News ServicesDementia should join the expanding list of possible complications following concussion, even if the patient did not lose consciousness, say researchers…
Read Full Article...Concussion: Video Education Program for High School Football Players - United States Sports Academy Sports Journal
Concussion: Video Education Program for High School Football Players United States Sports Academy Sports JournalAuthors: Gillian Hotz, Ph.D.; Raymond Crittenden, M.S.; Bryan Pomares, M.H.S.; Jonathan Siegel, B.S.; Kester Nedd, D.O.;. Corresponding…
Read Full Article...Alarming: Nearly 6,800 CT Youths Suffer Concussions | West Hartford, CT - West Hartford, CT Patch
Alarming: Nearly 6,800 CT Youths Suffer Concussions | West Hartford, CT West Hartford, CT PatchNearly 6800 CT Youths Suffer Concussions - West Hartford, CT - A breakdown of youth concussion data…
Read Full Article...Sports concussions remain a top concern among health experts - Press of Atlantic City
Sports concussions remain a top concern among health experts Press of Atlantic CityATLANTIC CITY — A succession of loud slaps from hockey pucks hitting the boards of the rink at the…
Read Full Article...Coaches and doctors sometimes differ on concussion protocol - The Spokesman-Review
Coaches and doctors sometimes differ on concussion protocol The Spokesman-ReviewAs athletics continues to intensify in high school and youth sports, the importance of concussion protocol and training has heightened despite splintering…
Read Full Article...Rugby players more likely than not to sustain a concussion after 25 matches in a season - The Conversation UK
Rugby players more likely than not to sustain a concussion after 25 matches in a season The Conversation UKNew research has found a tipping point which pushes the probability of rugby…
Read Full Article...Concussion education coming to Caledon - Caledon Enterprise
Concussion education coming to Caledon Caledon EnterpriseThe vast majority of concussions do recover quickly, within seven to 14 days, said physiotherapist, and COPLAY group co-founder Brent Lunnie. A lot of people…
Read Full Article...Updated concussion law requires more training - WXYZ Detroit
Updated concussion law requires more training WXYZ DetroitROYAL OAK, Mich. (WXYZ) - When Michigan students return to athletics for the spring sports season, there will be a renewed interest on concussions…
Read Full Article...Taube gift to launch youth addiction, children's concussion initiatives - Stanford Medical Center Report
Taube gift to launch youth addiction, children's concussion initiatives Stanford Medical Center ReportTwo gifts totaling $14.5 million from Tad and Dianne Taube will fund Stanford efforts to understand, treat and prevent…
Read Full Article...Brain injury prevention advocates ask state education board to lead efforts - Lincoln Journal Star
Brain injury prevention advocates ask state education board to lead efforts Lincoln Journal StarThe way Nebraska schools handle concussion injuries remains inconsistent despite a state law requiring they identify and manage…
Read Full Article...Concussion education questions the future of football - Met Media
Concussion education questions the future of football Met MediaIn part three of this multi-part series, Jordan Roland looks at the role concussion education plays in educating college and high school football…
Read Full Article...Concussion education must be included in school curriculums - UT The Daily Texan
Concussion education must be included in school curriculums UT The Daily TexanAt the age of 15, I was kicked in the face while playing soccer, leaving me with a traumatic concussion…
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