Childhood Traumatic Brain Injuries On Decline, Nearly Half Linked To Sports: CDC
A new CDC study finds that the number of sports-related head injuries among school-aged children is on the decline.
Tag Archives: Football Injury
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Football Brain Disease Evidence Seen in High School Players, Professionals: Study
A new study warns that football players, from professional to high school, are at an increased risk of a brain disease that can cause dementia and other cognitive problems.
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Concussion Lawsuits Filed Against Riddell Over Football Helmets
Riddell, Inc. faces a lawsuit by dozens of former college football players who say their helmets were misleadingly advertised and failed to adequately protect against concussions and other head injuries.
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Football Helmet Lawsuit Alleges Player Not Protected from Brain Injury
A sports gear company faces a lawsuit from a professional football player who says the company's helmets failed to prevent concussions and traumatic brain injuries.
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Youth Football Injury Risk Can Be Reduced With Improved Coaching, Rule Enforcement: Pediatricians
New guidelines by the American Academy of Pediatrics calls for less tackling in child and youth football to reduce the risk of head trauma and other injuries.
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Brain Damage from Mild Concussions Seen Months After Symptoms Gone
The effects of concussions may last much longer than the obvious symptoms indicate, according to new research.
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High School Sports Concussion Risks Examined in New Report
A new study finds increased risk of head trauma for student athletes who return to play too quickly after suffering a concussion.
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Sports Concussion Guidelines Say Err On Side of Caution
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has issued new guidelines regarding sports concussions, advising that athletes who may have sustained a even a mild concussion should leave the game immediately.
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Brain Trauma and Football Injury Study Planned By NFL, Harvard
The National Football League (NFL) and the National Football Players Association (NFPL) are negotiating a deal to award Harvard University $100 million dollars to study and treat players’ head injuries…
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Youth Sports Concussion Study Launched By U.S. Government
Amid increasing concerns about the risk of sports-related head injuries, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has launched an extensive study involving sports-related concussions among young players.
