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Concussion
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Device May Help Detect Concussions
Researchers are working on a device that could help detect concussions sustained during sporting events.
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Child’s Concussions Turns Parent into Athlete’s Advocate
The mother of a college athlete quickly learned to be an advocate after her daugher sustained a concussion during pre-season practice.
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Former New Jersey College Football Player Struggles With Concussion’s Impact
Over 300,000 young athletes sustain brain injuries each year in sports- and recreation-related activities. Brain injuries, concussion among them, often lead to lifelong disability or even death -- too high…
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Brain Injury Associaton of New Jersey Awards ImPACT Grants
The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey (BIA-NJ) has awarded grants to 35 New Jersey high schools to implement ImPACT, Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing, in their athletic programs.
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BIANJ’s Concussion in Youth Sports Summit
Last Friday, February 24, 2006, I attended the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey's (BIANJ) Concussion in Youth's Sports Summit held at the Stadium Club at Giant's Stadium.
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More on Concussion Awareness
An op-ed piece by Dr. William Felegi, president of the New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, regarding BIA-NJ's Concussion in Sports Campaign recently appeared in the…
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Professional Athletes Recover from Concussions Faster Than High School Players
A new study shows that NFL football players recover from concussions faster than high school players.
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New Helmet Reduces Concussion Rate
A study by the University of Pittsburgh Medical School shows the use of new helmets has reduced the concussion rate of high school football players.
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Concussion in Sports Campaign on Comcast
Members of the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey's Concussion in Sports Committee taped a 1/2-hour news segment for Comcast's "Eye on Ocean County."
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Doctor Speaks on Concussion Safety
David Lechuga, Ph.D., advised parents, athletes and coaches at the Enloe Conference Center on Sept. 20 at California University. He told them how concussions affect high school athletes if not…