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What Is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy or CTE?

August 29, 2017 Leave a Comment

Recent stories in the news have linked a condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy with traumatic or repetitive injuries in sports, particularly football. But what exactly is this condition and why should athletes of all ages be concerned?

Chronic traumatic …

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The Right Care for Concussion

March 16, 2010 Leave a Comment

ConcussionA concussion is a brain injury. That’s exactly what health officials want all of us to understand. From infants to young adults to seniors, anyone who appears to have sustained a concussion is advised to be medically evaluated and monitored, …

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Signs and Symptoms of Concussion

December 1, 2007 Leave a Comment

The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be subtle and may not appear immediately. Symptoms can last for days, weeks or longer.

The two most common symptoms are confusion and amnesia (loss of memory). The amnesia, which may or …

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Parents of Athletes: Pay Close Attention to any Injuries to the Head, Face or Neck

December 1, 2007 Leave a Comment

Parents of children involved in athletics would be wise to educate themselves and their children about head injury and concussion, according to physicians of sports medicine at Cooper.

“There is little education and understanding about concussions and what happens to …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: Bone & Joint Institute, concussion, ImPACT, sports medicine

Ask the Doctor: Concussions in Your Child Athlete

September 1, 2006 Leave a Comment

Ask the Doctor: Concussions in Your Child AthleteYou worry about your child breaking a bone or spraining an ankle while doing a favorite sport. But your child is also at risk of concussions. Each year about 300,000 sports-related traumatic brain injuries occur in our country, and most …

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