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NFL Gives Green Light to Guardian Caps in Games

The NFL announced Friday it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian Caps during games next season if they choose. The league is also expanding. ....

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Shadze Ryan sentenced for frying pan attack that left police officer concussed, disfigured

A man who hospitalised and permanently disfigured two police officers - giving one a concussion after hitting them both over the head with a heavy frying pan. ....

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A third of youth who suffer concussions also face mental health challenges

When a teen suffers a concussion, it usually means sitting out from school and sports. But we don't always hear about what it can mean for mental health. ....

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Key Indicator for Delayed Concussion Recovery in Kids Identified

The newly discovered blood protein has the potential to serve as a marker for identifying delayed concussion recovery in children. ....

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Latest advancements in identification and treatment of concussions

There have been significant changes in the last few years in how concussions are identified and treated. Steven Broglio, director of the Michigan Concussion Center and professor at the U-M School of Kinesiology, can discuss. ....

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