Second impact syndrome in football: new imaging and insights into a rare and devastating condition

Recently, the importance of SECOND IMPACT SYNDROME, as it relates to young athletes with head injury and concussion, has been identified.  "While neuro-imaging may not always reveal a concussion, a clinical and neurological examination usually show subtle signs that help physicians to correctly diagnose a concussion.  This is why it is so important to see a medical professional if you think your child sustained a concussion or had a concerning head injury", according to Dr. Catherine Mazzola.  To read more about SECOND IMPACT SYNDROME  click on the link : http://thejns.org/doi/full/10.3171/2012.11.PEDS12343

 

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AANS Neurosurgeon - Researchers Use Imaging Study to Chronicle Second Impact Syndrome in High School Football Playe

AANS Neurosurgeon - Researchers Use Imaging Study to Chronicle Second Impact Syndrome in High School Football Player

Read more at: http://www.aansneurosurgeon.org/2013/01/03/researchers-use-imaging-study-to-chronicle-second-impact-syndrome-in-high-school-football-player/

Check this out if you are interested in Implementation of State Youth Concussion Laws....

If you are interested the upcoming webinar may be worth your time.

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New Article by the AANS regarding Concussion Risk for Football players.

Football Head Injuries that May Contribute to CTE Are On the Rise Due to Bigger, Faster Players

Read more at the AANS Website

AANS Neurosurgeon - Second Concussion Can Be Devastating, Even After Normal CT Scan

AANS Neurosurgeon - Second Concussion Can Be Devastating, Even After Normal CT Scan

Read more at:  http://www.aansneurosurgeon.org/2013/01/02/second-concussion-can-be-devastating-even-after-normal-ct-scan/

Concussion rates for female athletes are just as much a concern as those for males - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger

Concussion rates for female athletes are just as much a concern as those for males - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger

read more at http://www.patriotledger.com/features/x1671797119/Concussion-rates-for-female-athletes-are-just-as-much-a-concern-as-those-for-males