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This is an MRI scan of a brain with concussion.

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·October 28, 2013·3 min read

After Concussion, Kids May Need Breaks in School

Researchers recommend accommodations be made in the classroom for children recovering from concussions.

The image shows an MRI with damage to the frontal lobe.

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·October 17, 2013·3 min read

Brain Scans Show Unusual Activity in Retired NFL Players

A neuroimaging study finds profound brain activity abnormalities in a group of retired NFL players.

This is an image of a brain with a bandaid on it.

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·June 25, 2013·3 min read

One in Five Students in Grades 7-12 Report Traumatic Brain Injury in their Lifetime

According to a new study, 1 in 5 adolescents have suffered a TBI which left them unconscious for more than five minutes or required hospitalization.

The image shows a football player going to 'header' a ball during a Poland versus US friendly soccer game.

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·June 11, 2013·3 min read

Frequent Soccer Ball ‘Heading’ May Lead to Brain Injury

Researchers discover soccer players who frequently 'head' the ball have white matter abnormalities consistent with concussion and mild traumatic brain injury.

The image shows a football helmet designed to minimize concussion risks.

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·March 18, 2013·4 min read

Athletes with Suspected Concussion Should Be Removed from Play

"If in doubt, sit it out" researchers recommend for athletes with suspected concussions in a new concussion guideline update from the AAN.

The illustration shows a brain which is labeled and has the anterior cingulate highlighted in yellow.

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·March 12, 2013·3 min read

Single Concussion may Cause Lasting Brain Damage

A new study finds lasting structural damage to the brain can be caused by a single concussion.

The image is a drawing which outlines what happens to the brain when concussion occurs.

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·February 18, 2013·3 min read

Evidence Shows Concussions Require Long-Term Follow-up for Players

New research into concussions sustained during sports shows damage to the brain can persist for decades after an original or head trauma. The long-term consequences of concussions include memory loss, attention deficits and motor control problems.