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Long-Term Effects
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Long-term effects

Concussions are cumulative throughout a lifetime. Some athletes, particularly those who have been involved in contact sports may have suffered a number of concussions during their playing careers, some undiagnosed. While there is no way to determine who will suffer long-term effects from concussions, it is becoming very evident that there may be cognitive deficits or other life-changing symptoms that are a result of concussions sustained earlier in life.

Chronic symptoms

In some cases symptoms last for weeks, https:// or years. It is important to seek care from a medical professional who is experienced in handling these types of comhttps://juries. There are a number of advanced therapies that may be recommended, including vestibular therapy and/or medication.

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Degenerative disease

There are an increasing number of retired athletes who have been diagnosed posthumously with a degenerative disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Researchers at several centers around the country are studying this disease, its cause and progression. The Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy in Boston states that CTE is the only preventable form of dementia. Ninety percent of confirmed cases have been in retired athletes. Athletes who have a history of multiple concussions have a higher incidence of dementia and dementia-related diseases later in life. Learn more...

The Science Behind Second Impact Syndrome and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

(courtesy of BrainLine.org)

Brain Health

CT scans may increase brain cancer risk

Children and young adults scanned multiple times by computed tomography (CT), a commonly used diagnostic tool, have a small increased risk of leukemia and brain tumors in the decade following their ...

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Neuroscience

Does CTE infect neuron to neuron?

NFL Hall of Famer "Iron Mike" Webster's life ended in 2002 when he suffered a heart attack at age 50. Four Super Bowl rings, nine Pro Bowls, and voted to the NFL's all-time team in 2000, the driven, ...

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Resources

CDC: Return-to-school guide for school ...
  • School professionals play an important role in the health of all students. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of concussion is important, as is managing their return to school post-injury.
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