To IL high schools: prevent football concussions
We join the editors of the <em>Chicago Sun-Times</em> in calling on IL schools to get tougher in the fight against traumatic brain injury in school sports.
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IHSA sued over brain trauma (concussions) from football
The IHSA is being sued over not exercising the proper care of athletes who had suffered concussions as they played football.
Concussion rule changes favored in 1 Md. county
A look at new rules for concussion management for athletes in Anne Arundel County, Md., leaves us wondering if we're still missing the big picture when it comes to football and brain injuries.
Concussions increase the risk of depression in teens
Teens with a history of concussions are more likely to become depressed than teens who have never had a concussion, so be vigilant as you work with them.
Bighorn sheep & woodpeckers provide concussion insight
We continue to look for research about concussions and high school football. One study in Cincinnati looks at the fluid pressure that acts as a bubble wrap for the brain within the skull.
Concussion test validity estimates may be premature
Should we suspend football games in schools, given the fact that we're causing permanent brain injury to our students and their parents won't stop it for us?