Dr. Sanjay Gupta's "Big Hits, Broken Dreams" (video preview)
As a father of three, neurosurgeon and journalist, a big interest of mine has been the concussion crisis in sports. I’ve been investigating it for two years now and on Sunday, January 29th at 8:00pm EST, CNN will air my latest documentary “Big Hits, Broken Dreams.” The...A concussion is a brain injury that can occur in any sport. The good news is most of them heal within a short period of time, like any other sports-related injury. But what makes concussions unique is that they are invisible and it's hard to know exactly when an injured brain has completely healed. So take all the time you need, and be patient. It's not worth the risk.
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Why it Matters
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“We join the NFL and the NCAA in calling for concussion legislation in all remaining states. We've seen remarkable improvement in safety on the field and standards of care after laws are passed. Athletes need to be removed from play if a concussion is suspected, and not allowed to return to activity until they receive permission from a medical provider trained in the diagnosis and management of concussion. The laws make a tremendous difference."
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
