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Early concussion treatment tied to faster recovery

(Reuters Health) – Young athletes who get concussions may recover faster when they’re treated within the first week than when they wait longer to get care, a new study suggests. Researchers examined data on 162 athletes ages 12 to 22who were diagnosed with con... More »

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Doctors often skip discussing dangers of driving after concussion

(Reuters Health) – Most doctors who treat young athletes for concussion know that the injury increases the risk of having a car accident, but barely half counsel their patients against driving, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers invited members of the American... More »

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Concussion protocol altered after recent missteps

Dec 10, 2017- Houston, TX, USA- Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) reacts after being sacked during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters) – The NFL’s concussion protocol has b... More »

‘Concussion’ film stirs NFL brain injury debate

WASHINGTON The film “Concussion,” tracing a forensic pathologist’s quest to expose the truth about brain injuries in the NFL, casts a spotlight on an issue that has roiled America’s most popular sports league. The movie also may give parents pause, according t... More »

High percentage of ex-NFL players had brain disease: report

All but four of 91 former National Football League (NFL) players who donated their brains for research were diagnosed with a disease linked to concussion and head trauma, according to the Concussion Legacy Foundation. The foundation said on its website that th... More »