EoL Articles: concussion

1. New law helps shield student athletes from brain injury ALBANY -- A new law that protects student athletes' heads may help change some minds. "It articulates a public policy that recognizes that concussion is not something benign, it is something that needs ... Wednesday, 12 October 2011 2. Community Involvement and Student Awareness about Concussion Risks and Management Can Help Protect Youth Athletes, Witnesses Tell House Panel Witnesses and Lawmakers Agree Legislative Action Is Needed to Ensure Safety in All High Schools ... Read Full Article Author:... Tuesday, 14 September 2010 3. Increase in Teen Brain Injuries Has Doctors Concerned A recent study by Brown University confirmed that the number of emergency room visits for teen concussions has tripled over the last ten years. Team sports--including football, basketball, baseball, hockey, ... Tuesday, 07 September 2010 4. Reps. Carolyn McCarthy, Tim Bishop to Hold Field Hearing to Explore Concussion Awareness in Schools WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, September 13th, the Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee,... Read Full Article Author:... Tuesday, 07 September 2010 5. Sports Injuries Can Cause Serious Damage ... of a medical professional before a youth showing signs of a concussion can re-enter a game. ... Thursday, 01 October 2009

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