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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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The brain still feels young but the body tells us otherwise for older active folks
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 9, 2014 Source: Canadian doctors urge caution as seniors dive into extreme sports
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New commonsense sports concussion guidelines
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March , 2013 [display_podcast] Source: ‘If in doubt, sit it out,’ concussion guide advises Reference: Concussion guidelines, American Academy of Neurology
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Study shows link between sports head injuries and chronic degenerative brain disease
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 3, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Study shows link between sports head injuries and chronic degenerative brain disease Reference: The spectrum of disease in chronic traumatic encephalopathy
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US study shows rise of sports-related concussions in children
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 31 , 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Sports-Related Concussions on the Rise in Kids Reference: Emergency Department Visits for Concussion in Young Child Athletes
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Prevalence of injuries in young athletes increasing
With increasing numbers of children participating in a greater variety of organized sports, injury patterns seem to be following a pattern seen in professional sports venues. New research presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery in San Diego, finds that serious injuries in young athletes are happening more frequently, and…