Concussions: Not Just for Football Players
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2012
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A concussion is a serious medical issue not just for NFL players like the Browns Colt McCoy, but for anyone whose work or recreation puts them at risk for head injury, including student athletes .We'll explain the science behind concussions, the signs and symptoms, the appropriate treatment and the best ways to protect against traumatic brain injury.
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Health, Children's Health, Mental Health, Miscellaneous, Community/Human Interest, Parenting/Child Care
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Shawn Sullivan, PhD, neuropsychologist, Neurology and Neuroscience Associates, Akron
Deanna Harris, Flight Nurse, MetroHealth Medical Center, Metro Life Flight
John Mangels, science reporter, The Plain Dealer
Rep. Mike Stinziano, D-Columbus
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Brain Injury Association of Ohio
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