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News report should have started with disclaimer: Warning: Anecdotes ahead!
Health Headlines Commentary for September 27, 2018 Source: The Athletic — Back from the abyss: Kyle Okposo opens up about the darkest days of his life
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New concussion guideline for children designed to reduce use of tests that do not change health outcomes
Health Headlines Commentary for September 5, 2018 Source: New advice out for detecting, treating concussions in kids Reference: The guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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What are the signs and symptoms of concussion? Survey indicates only half of Canadians can answer this question.
Health Headlines Commentary for July 13, 2018 Source: Only half of Canadians know the signs of concussions: survey
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Strategies for reducing risk of falls an important aspect in curtailing morbidity and mortality
Health Headlines Commentary for July 5, 2018 Source: Falls sending more Canadians to hospital: report Reference: Watch your step! Falls are sending more Canadians to the hospital than ever before
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Brain injuries may be associated with a small increase in dementia risk
Health Headlines Commentary for April 12, 2018 Source: Brain injuries increase dementia risk, study finds Analysis: Brain injury may increase dementia risk Reference: Fann JR, Ribe AR, Pedersen HS, et al. Long-term risk of dementia among people with traumatic brain injury in Denmark: a population-based observational cohort studyThe Lancet: Psychiatry. Published online April 10 2018
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News outlets reporting a new blood test to detect concussion misrepresent what the test actually does
Health Headlines Commentary for February 22, 2018 Source: FDA approves first blood test for concussion Reference: None presented from company Analysis: CNN wrongly reports that a new blood test can “help detect concussion”
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How do you know when to take your child to the emergency room after a suspected concussion?
Health Headlines Commentary for December 6, 2017 Reference: Patient education: Head injury in children and adolescents (Beyond the Basics)
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Functional MRI shows brain changes even after concussion recovery. Clinical significance still to be determined.
Health Headlines Commentary for August 25, 2017 Source: University athletes with concussions still show changes in the brain after medical clearance to play Reference: Neuroimaging of sport concussion: persistent alterations in brain structure and function at medical clearance
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Disconnect between brain damage and cognitive problems reported by former concussed NHL players
Health Headlines Commentary for April 24, 2017 Source: Study on former NHL players and concussions yields surprising early results Reference: Cognitive and psychosocial function in retired professional hockey players