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Researchers discover surprising differences in how teen athletes experience concussion
With multiple concussions between the two of them, Dan Han and Lisa Koehl's latest research interest isn't surprising.
Aug 12, 2014
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Neuroscience
After a concussion, which teens will have emotional symptoms?
After a concussion, teens who are sensitive to light or noise may be more likely to also have emotional symptoms such as anxiety, according to a study released today that will be presented at The Sports Concussion Conference ...
Jul 10, 2014
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Neuroscience
AAN: Doctors have ethical obligation to educate, protect athletes from concussion
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the largest professional association of neurologists and a leading authority on sports concussion, is releasing a new position paper that states doctors have an ethical obligation ...
Jul 9, 2014
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Study: Concussion rate in high-school athletes more than doubled in seven-year period
Concussion rates in U.S. high-school athletes more than doubled between 2005 and 2012, according to a new national study using data on nine team sports.
May 6, 2014
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Pediatrics
Girls suffer worse concussions, study suggests
(HealthDay)—Girls who suffer a concussion may have more severe symptoms that last longer compared to boys, according to new research that builds on other studies finding gender differences.
Apr 10, 2014
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Pediatrics
More high school athletes complying with concussion guidelines, study finds
(HealthDay)—High school athletes who suffer from concussions are complying more with the recommended return-to-play guidelines, according to new research.
Apr 10, 2014
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Extensive study on concussions in youth sports finds 'culture of resistance' for self-reporting injury
Young athletes in the U.S. face a "culture of resistance" to reporting when they might have a concussion and to complying with treatment plans, which could endanger their well-being, says a new report from the Institute of ...
Oct 30, 2013
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Neuroscience
When is it safe for an athlete to return to play after a concussion? Consensus reports summarized
Concussions are a common sports injury that can have long-term neurological consequences if not properly diagnosed and treated. Several new or updated guidelines for managing sports concussions were released earlier this ...
Aug 26, 2013
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Type of helmet, may not lower concussion risk
40,000 high school football kids get a concussion every year, but contrary to equipment manufacturers' claims, the specific brand of helmet and helmet age were not associated with lower risk of concussion, say researchers ...
Jul 13, 2013
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Getting enough ZZZs may play a part in concussion testing
Athletes who didn't get enough sleep the night before undergoing baseline concussion testing didn't perform as well as expected, say researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's ...
Jul 13, 2013
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