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    Quidditch is a fast-paced, co-ed, full-contact combination of dodgeball, rugby and basketball. Above, John Sheridan tries to score points by throwing a quaffle ball through the other team's hoop.
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    For Some Quidditch Players, The Magic Wears Off As Injury Risks Grow Clearer

    Apr 13, 2019
    Concussions, broken bones, and torn ligaments are a few serious injury concerns in Quidditch — a new sport where the rules are still evolving, and players are testing the safety of them.
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    While a day or two of complete rest may be necessary for kids after a concussion, any more could leave them feeling isolated and anxious, says Angela Lumba-Brown, a pediatric emergency medicine physician who helped shape new guidelines.
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    Kids With Concussions Can Phase In Exercise, Screen Time Sooner Than Before

    Dec 03, 2018
    No longer do kids with concussions need to sit in dark rooms for days on end. For the first time in nearly a decade, the nation's pediatricians have loosened their guidance on concussion recovery.
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    UCLA researchers are using a radioactive tracer, which binds to abnormal proteins in the brain, to see if it is possible to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy in living patients. Warmer colors in these PET scans indicate higher concentrations of t
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    Scientists Hunt For A Test To Diagnose Chronic Brain Injury In Living People

    Jul 17, 2018
    Doctors are closer to a test in live brains that could help diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease that's been linked to concussions and other repeated brain assaults.
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    Social worker Ashley Bridwell (left) and Dr. Glynnis Zieman run what they say is the country's first program dedicated to treating traumatic brain injury among survivors of domestic violence.
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    Domestic Violence's Overlooked Damage: Concussion And Brain Injury

    May 30, 2018
    Women are at high risk for getting concussions from domestic violence. A neurologist and a social worker have paired up to try to get women the specific medical help and counseling that they need.
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    Marines based in Okinawa, Japan, fire an M136 AT-4 rocket launcher as part of a weapons training exercise on the Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, in 2014.
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    Army 'Leans In' To Protect A Shooter's Brain From Blast Injury

    May 17, 2018
    The Army tells NPR of plans to monitor blast exposure across a military career, to enforce limits on firing certain weapons, and to even look into whether special helmets could help stop blast waves.
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    Sgt. John Wagley fires an AT4 anti-tank missile during a training session at Camp Fuji in Japan. Studies find that some who fire these weapons repeatedly have short-term problems with memory and thinking. It's still not clear, scientists say, whether tho
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    Report To Army Finds Blast From Some Weapons May Put Shooter's Brain At Risk

    Apr 30, 2018
    Service members who fire certain weapons can get concussion-like symptoms from the blasts, an Army-commissioned report finds. It urges taking measures to cut the risk of lasting brain damage.
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    Aaron Hernandez (81), of the New England Patriots, lost his helmet during this play against the New York Jets in 2011. Hernandez killed himself in 2017, and researchers found that he had had one of the most severe cases of CTE ever seen in someone his ag
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    Repeated Head Hits, Not Just Concussions, May Lead To A Type Of Chronic Brain Damage

    Jan 18, 2018
    Scientists believe they have solid evidence that repeated direct hits to the head can cause the degenerative brain disease seen in some athletes, even if there are no signs of concussion.
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    Many children recover quickly from a concussion, but some have much more severe symptoms. Competitive sports are a major source of injury.
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    Spit Test May Help Reveal Concussion Severity

    Nov 20, 2017
    When a child suffers a concussion, it's very hard to tell if the brain injury will cause long-term problems. An experimental test that looks for bits of genetic material in spit might help.
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    Teens involved in contact sports were more likely to report concussions.
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    1 In 5 Teens Reports A Concussion Diagnosis

    Sep 26, 2017
    Doctors know that concussions can cause serious health impacts. Research now shows that rates among adolescents, especially those involved in contact sports, may be pretty high.
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    Female Athletes Are Closing The Gender Gap When It Comes To Concussions

    Jul 24, 2017
    Gina "Danger" Mazany is a professional mixed martial arts athlete, and she's helping researchers learn more about head injuries and the female brain.
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    A saliva test allowed scientists to accurately predict how long concussion symptoms would last in children.
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    Spit Test May Reveal The Severity Of A Child's Concussion

    May 04, 2017
    By measuring fragments of genetic material in saliva, scientists were able to accurately predict whether a young person's concussion symptoms would last days or weeks.
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    Coalition forces fire a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle during a training exercise in Afghanistan's Helmand province in 2013.
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    Do U.S. Troops Risk Brain Injury When They Fire Heavy Weapons?

    Apr 05, 2017
    Some modern shoulder-fired weapons produce blast waves powerful enough to rattle the brain. A $30 million study aims to help the military figure out how much blast exposure, over time, is too much.
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    Shots - Health News
    Players who headed a lot of balls — an average of 124 in two weeks — were three times more likely to get a concussion compared to soccer players who rarely headed.
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    With Concussion Risk In Soccer, Headers May Kick It Up A Notch

    Feb 01, 2017
    While a large number of the concussions in soccer come from players knocking skulls, heading the ball poses its own threat, a study finds.
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    Shots - Health News
    Restoring sleep patterns could improve recovery after a serious brain injury.
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    As Sleep Improves, So Does An Injured Brain

    Dec 21, 2016
    After a serious brain injury, people often sleep just a few minutes at a time. As the brain heals, sleep patterns begin to return to normal. The link suggests restoring sleep could improve recovery.
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    After leaving the Army and starting school, Charles discovered he could no longer do simple math equations in his head.
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    War Studies Suggest A Concussion Leaves The Brain Vulnerable To PTSD

    Sep 26, 2016
    Troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are far more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder if they have suffered a concussion. The reason may be a change in the brain's fear circuits.
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    Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater lies unconscious after sustaining a particularly nasty hit to the head during a game against the St. Louis Rams in 2015. The NFL reports there were 271 diagnosed concussions last year.
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    NFL Report: Concussion Diagnoses Increased 32 Percent

    Jan 29, 2016
    The NFL says increased concussion reporting shows a positive "culture change" in the league, which is under pressure to make the game safer.
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    I Learned The Hard Way That Concussion Isn't Just For The Young

    Apr 13, 2015
    We hear a lot about concussion and kids, but older adults are even more vulnerable to traumatic brain injury. A slip in the kitchen leads one man down the rabbit hole with no clear path out.
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    In 1915, American sporting legend Jim Thorpe signed with the Canton Bulldogs, an Ohio powerhouse in the early days of professional football.
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    Why Do We Love Football So Much? Theater Tackles Tough Questions

    Feb 02, 2015
    A play based on interviews with former NFL players, their families and fans digs deep: What's so fun about a sport that devastates bodies and brains? And what if it can't be made safer?
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