Timing is everything with concussion treatments, says brain injury expert
Many kids suffer concussions, but getting your child seen by a traumatic brain injury specialist early could make all the difference.
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Bringing children to a concussion specialist could make difference in recovery from head injuries
Many kids suffer concussions, but getting your child seen by a concussion specialist early, could make all the difference in their recovery.
Saliva 'Spit Test' Could Be Key To Concussion Detection
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Losing Rex Burkhead To Concussion Would Leave Patriots Even More Shorthanded At Worst Possible Time
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Rex Burkhead Misses Practice Due To Concussion
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Rob Gronkowski Suffers Concussion, But There's 'Optimism' For Super Bowl Availability
Tight end Rob Gronkowski suffered a concussion in the final minutes of the first half after being the recipient of a helmet-to-helmet hit from Jacksonville safety Barry Church.
Spit Test May Diagnose, Predict Duration Of Concussion In Kids
A saliva test may someday be able to diagnose a concussion and predict how long symptoms last, according to a study published Monday in the JAMA Pediatrics.
Al Horford Upgraded To Questionable Friday Night Vs. Hornets
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Al Horford Placed In NBA's Concussion Protocol, Will Miss Wednesday Vs. Lakers
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HealthWatch: Physical Activity Could Help Concussion Recovery
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Celtics center/forward Al Horford was hit in the head at practice on Monday and has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol program.
Soccer Star Brandi Chastain Pledges Brain For BU Concussion Study
Brandi Chastain, whose penalty kick gave the United States the 1999 Women's World Cup title, has pledged her brain for concussion research.
Local Company Uses Fiber To Prevent Sports Injuries
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Blood Test Could Make Identifying Concussion A Lot Easier
A local company has developed a blood test that could make identifying a concussion a lot easier.
In 'Concussion,' The Sport Of Football -- More Than The NFL -- May Have A Problem
If seen by millions of Americans, the film "Concussion" will no doubt make a major impact on the sport of football as we know it.
Toucher & Rich: Impact Of 'Concussion' Movie Can't Be Overstated
"You can't easily dismiss it, because it affects your kids. So this is something that is far-reaching. ... It doesn't just affect the guys playing at the NFL level; it affects your kids in high school, it affects kids in middle school, it affects youth programs that may no longer exist. It affects a lot."
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