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High school basketball player switches from right- to left-handedness after concussion three weeks ago

Former NFL player commits suicide, asks that his brain be examined for signs of disease related to repetitive head trauma

Some say lacrosse helmets for women would make the game rougher

Sixteen NHL players currently out with concussions

Amid criticism skier Vonn decides not to compete in upcoming races

Champion skier Vonn continues to ski with concussion symptoms

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Two-minute sideline concussion test may solve the sideline dilemma

NHL concussions on the rise, accidental, not illegal hits are to blame

Crosby's injury sparks NHL debate- should accidental hits to the head be penalized too?

Pro athletes take part in Texas concussion study

Helmet safety group (NOCSAE) awards grants totaling $610K for concussion research

NHL's leading scorer still out with concussion, no timetable for return

The Associated Press: AP NewsBreak: FTC looking into helmet claims

Chicago public/private school concussion ordinance tied to water/sewer fees

NFL may test helmet impacts with accelerometers next season

Boxing champ Micky Ward subject of the movie "The Fighter" pledges brain to BU

NFL sees 21% increase in reported concussions over last season

Mayo Clinic Hockey Summit recommendations include ban on all hits to the head at all levels

Army identifies blood protein marker which may help identify brain injuries including concussions

What becomes of athletes who suffer concussions when young?

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

MLB All-Star players choosing reinforced helmets to reduce head injuries

Emergency room visits for kids with head injuries increased 43% in the last five years

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

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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Middle school soccer player, 14, dies from injuries

 

 

Feb 22, 2011-  Joshua Walter, 14, a student at Kirby Middle School near Jacksonville, Florida died of a brain injury he sustained last Tuesday after colliding with another player during a soccer match.  Both students were reported injured on February 15th, and Walter was flown to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center.  According to news4jax.com "Ryan Colbert, Walter's pastor at Highlands Baptist Church, said Walter came out of the goalie box and was diving for the ball when the other player was attempting to make a last-minute shot. The player tried to jump over Walter to avoid hitting him, but his knee hit the back of Walter's head."   



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