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Tuesday, 19 March 2013

US Guidelines Ask Athletes to Leave Game If Concussion is Suspected

New US guidelines say that any athlete suspected of getting a concussion during sports should stop play, leave the game and not return until cleared by a licensed healthcare professional. The risk of concussion is greatest in American football and rugby, followed by hockey and soccer among male athletes, said the new standards by the American Academy of Neurology. In women, the risks are greatest in soccer and basketball. There is no set amount of time ...


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