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New NFL hard-hit policy: trickle-down effect at high schools?
October 20, 2010 9:44 PM
A new NFL policy which will result in suspensions for players who commit dangerous and flagrant hits, particularly those involving helmets, is receiving a lukewarm reception from some in the sporting world. The policy was enacted in response to several violent on-field collisions during NFL games on Sunday in... more » -
House passes bill on student athlete concussions
September 30, 2010 8:23 AM
The House has voted to set federal guidelines on managing concussions among student athletes and protecting young people suffering head injuries from long-term health problems. The bill would require the government to convene a conference of medical, athletic and education experts to come up with guidelines that address the... more » -
ER visits for concussions soar among kid athletes
August 30, 2010 9:30 AM
Emergency room visits for teen athletes with concussions have tripled in recent years in a trend that doctors are calling disturbing. The findings come in a study of 10 years of national data. Experts say increasing awareness of head injuries is one reason ER concussion reports are up. But... more »
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