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latest concussion news:

Bruins' Savard returns to the ice and a standing ovation after March concussion

Minnesota Wild Bouchard cleared to play Wed after March 2009 concussion, missed 112 games

NCAA hoops star Nored out with concussion after hitting opponent's head, may not make Duke this Sat

Alabama QB McElroy out with concussion in loss to Auburn, second head injury since Oct

Colts receiver Collie suffers another concussion on his first game back 2 weeks after the last one; doctors take his helmet

American Academy of Neurology: Concussed athletes should see a specialist before returning to play

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

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NFL toughens stance on concussions, acknowledging long-term risks and life-changing potential

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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6/9/10	Rhode Island Gov. Carcieri signs concussion bill into law; becomes effective immediately
6/3/10	MA State Senate unanimously approves concussion bill- Boston Herald
5/25/10	Members of a House Judiciary Committee panel critcize the NFL's new concussion committee co-chairmen New York Times
5/23/10	NFL Commissioner Goodell sends letter to 44 governors urging them to adopt concussion laws AP
5/20/10	US House Committee on Education & Labor hears testimony from high school athletes about the impact of concussions New York Times
5/19/10	Gov. M. Jodi Rell signs Connecticut's concussion bill, effective July 1, 2010- Stamford Plus
5/11/10	Sen. Baddour's concussion bill set to make a difference in MA- Boston Globe
5/4/10	Connecticut lawmakers pass concussion bill, send to governor for signature- Boston Globe
4/2/10	CA considering legislation requiring all snowboarders and skiers under 18 to don helmets- ESPN
3/23/10	Idaho lawmakers strip concussion bill down to education only- Idaho Reporter
3/10/10	Virginia concussion bill passes, effective July 2010- WVEC.com
3/03/10	Virginia bill on sports-related concussions held- PilotOnline.com
2/15/10	Zackery Lystedt inspired the WA State concussin law- CBS Sports
1/28/10	Player’s concussion prompts effort to ban arm casts in Rhode Island soccer league- The Providence Journal
1/27/10	On Feb. 3, CT joins CA, RI, MA, & VA; states that have recently introduced concussion legislation for youth athletes- Connecticut Post
1/21/10	VA Senate concussion legislation introduced- Media General News Service
1/16/10	CA bill would require student-athletes to obtain written medical return-to-play authorization after concussion- ABC News

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