IL concussion diagnoses up over 5 years
More IL students were diagnosed with concussions last year than in 2010, reflecting an increased awareness of concussion in youth sports.
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Team Up, Speak Up, Fight Concussions on Sept. 13
To increase awareness of concussions among athletes (and hopefully reduce the occurrence), a foundation is broadcasting a 112-year-old speech.
Students well aware of concussions in IL, MD
Awareness of concussions has stepped up across the country. Here's a look at a few schools in Maryland and Illinois.
New contact rules reduce football head impacts
Football players sustain fewer impacts to the head following a policy change that aims to reduce full-contact practices (U.Mich.).
New pics of brain cells after a concussion
If we study concussions with no injured football players or brain biopsies, but just cell cultures, we can understand brain trauma at a cellular level.
Maryland settles lawsuit over sport concussions
Derek Sheely died from head injuries suffered during football practice at a Maryland university. His family sued, and the suit has now been settled.
Brain still not normal 6 months after concussion
Changes in the brain persist, even 6 months after a concussion on the football field, even though athletes say they feel fine.
IL high school opens up about sports concussion
Sports-related concussion has been known in the medical community for about a decade, but high school athletes are just starting to get the message.
Possible conflict of interest in chocolate milk study
A study by the U. of Md. about a brand of chocolate milk shows a potential conflict of interest: food makers collaborate with schools.
Imagine tackling drills without helmets
University researchers say they may have some ways to reduce C.T.E. and concussions in non-pro football players: practice tackling without helmets.