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latest concussion news:
Two NFL players fined $7500 each for helmet/head hits in recent games; one led to concussion
Baseball concussions receiving more attention 
US Open player who collapsed on court Wed. with concussion, withdraws from doubles
Doctors send Twins Morneau back home to rest; concussion symptoms persist from July 8 injury
ER visits for concussions rise significantly among youth athletes
WVa schools require concussed athletes to be evaluated immediately by medical personnel


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NFL toughens stance on concussions, acknowledging long-term risks and life-changing potential
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Recently released NFL helmet-impact test results should not be applied to collegiate, high school or youth helmets
NFL considers changes to camps and practices to limit concussions; concerned about sub-concussive hits
NCAA makes 3-man wedge illegal this year hoping to reduce concussions, same as NFL
Tennessee tightens concussion policies for coming school year
Study suggests athletes may need even more time after concussion to fully heal
NJ female teen athlete suffered 15 concussions now struggles daily
DC MLS star Namoff suspends career due to lingering symptoms from concussion suffered Sept 09
MLB All-Star players choosing reinforced helmets to reduce head injuries
Neuroplasticity: can our brains grow, change, and heal themselves at any age?
Emergency room visits for kids with head injuries increased 43% in the last five years
LaPorta passes neuropsychological test but doctors don't allow him to return to play
Indians LaPorta shows no sign of concussion after on-field collision and CT scan
High school softball adds concussion rule
Pro soccer player Twellman ends season due to symptoms from concussion suffered 2 years ago
Former Bengals receiver who died of unrelated causes showed signs of trauma-related brain damage at age 26
Pirates players collide leaving second baseman unconscious; out for series with concussion
Study shows most parents unaware of their local school's concussion policies
Six-yr-old sustains concussion attempting flip off diving board
Quebec bans bodychecking in youth hockey and reduces concussions significantly
Pro hockey player suffers post-concussion syndrome, symptoms originally confused with flu
Canadian amateur football association implements concussion rules to protect all amateur players
Neck muscle strength plays a role in concussion prevention
ESPN's  Preston Plevetes' concussion story, former La Salle football player
Zackery Lystedt inspired WA State's concussion law, the Lystedt Law
Eagles wide receiver felt pressured by asst coach to return after concussion last season
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Air Force Academy basketball player plaqued by headaches since Nov. concussion, hopes new medication helps
Are headguards the answer for soccer players?  Some athletes and coaches in ME believe so

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  July 27, 2010  Brain Injury Assoc NJ/ Sports Concussion Golf Outing        New Jersey
  July 30, 2010 Concussion Prevention and Awareness Dinner/Keynote by Founder of ImPACT Test, Seattle, WA
 
 

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