The number of Americans diagnosed with concussions is growing, most significantly in adolescents, according to researchers at UC San Francisco. They recommend that adolescents be prioritized for ongoing work in concussion ...
Aug 18, 2016
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Sustaining a concussion during adolescence may be more common than previous estimates, according to researchers presenting their study at the American Orhopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, ...
Jul 10, 2016
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Girls' soccer at the high school level has one of the highest rates of concussion.
Oct 21, 2015
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New research suggests concussion may not significantly impair symptoms or cognitive skills for one gender over another, however, women may still experience greater symptoms and poorer cognitive performance at preseason testing. ...
Jul 25, 2015
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Athletes under the age of 18 are the most vulnerable when it comes to sustaining concussions. Accurately diagnosing concussions on the field of play is an important way to protect them, according to research published this ...
Jul 20, 2015
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At a time when the national concussion conversation instills fear and uncertainty among parents and athletes at all levels, the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program is working to change the current discussion where two ...
Oct 23, 2014
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With football season in full swing, there's no shortage of talk about young players—from high school down to the pee wee levels—suffering from concussions. Yet many parents may lack knowledge about this mild traumatic ...
Oct 10, 2014
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More thorough testing is needed to decide when football players are fit to return to the field after suffering a concussion, according to Deakin University research.
Oct 2, 2014
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Neurosurgeons have treated head and spinal sports injuries since the specialty was formed in the early 20th century, with formal efforts to mitigate these injuries dating back to 1931. Current Concepts in Sports Concussion ...
Sep 22, 2014
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An estimated 1.68 to 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur in the United States each year, and there are likely a significant number that go unreported. Current Concepts in Sports Concussion is a comprehensive, 16-article ...
Sep 22, 2014
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