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One Punch Too Many?
Nicknamed the “Greatest” in the prime of his boxing days, Muhammad Ali is now fighting a...
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Concussion Time Bomb in NFL
The NFL concussion lawsuits are back in the news. Another tragic suicide has occurred, this one by ex-player...
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New "High Def" Brain Imaging Helps Concussion Diagnosis and Recovery
Imagine you’re Sydney Crosby. Or David Booth. Or Daniel Sedin. You are checked into the boards...
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Groundbreaking Study to Determine Long-Term Concussion Effects
In January, we took a look at how routine play leads to long-term brain injury. And now thanks to a research...
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Concussion Care Mandatory in Schools
Last week, Mike Holroyd commented on the challenges involved when getting a student back into the classroom...
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Concussions in Soccer
Here in BC, we are getting used to hearing about the long-term effects of concussions caused in hockey...
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Back to School after a Concussion: Know Your ABCs
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a concussion as a type of traumatic...
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Concussion Lawsuits Change NFL
In August, I commented on a lawsuit against the NFL involving 75 former players suing the league for...
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Concussions Worse for Youth
Last week, The Vancouver Sun gave us a first-hand account of the impact that concussions have on youth....
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Paediatricians on concussions: if in doubt - sit out
In a recent press release, the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) draws attention to the seriousness of...

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