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The term concussion conjures up the image of a child knocked unconscious while playing sports. But concussions can happen with any head injury, often without any loss of consciousness.

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well.blogs.nytimes.com — “Younger athletes, and girls in particular, may need to be managed more cautiously after a concussion, a new study shows. Read more...View full resource at well.blogs.nytimes.com

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Episode 37: Concussions and Personality Changes and Much More

drdavidgeier.com — “Much attention has been given to concussions in recent months, but one dangerous long-term effect is now being recognized. Dr. Geier discusses repeated blows to the head causing personality changes and possibly suicide. He also discusses the injuries of Alexander Dale Oen, Mariano Rivera, Pablo Sandoval, Terrell Suggs, Evan Longoria, and whether the shortened NBA season caused an increase in injuries. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.View full resource at drdavidgeier.com

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Former Bengals player reacts to increase in concern over concuss - FOX19.com-Cincinnati News, Weather & Sports

fox19.com — “A memorial is growing outside the home of Junior Seau. The former Charger's body was discovered Wednesday with a gunshot wound to the chest, an apparent suicide. His death is fueling concussion concerView full resource at fox19.com

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Ex-teammate: Junior Seau had 1,500 concussions

content.usatoday.com — “If a 'Grade 1' concussion means you see stars after a hit, Gary Plummer says he's had 1,000 in his career, and his ex-teammate, Junior Seau, had 1,500.View full resource at content.usatoday.com

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Experts: Did Post-Concussion Symptoms Lead Junior Seau to his Death?

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guardian.co.uk — “Death of former San Diego Chargers linebacker may show further evidence of link between concussion and mental illnessView full resource at guardian.co.uk

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NFL legend Junior Seau found dead at his California home | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports

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safekids.org — “The Devastation of Concussion, Even With RecoveryView full resource at safekids.org

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healio.com — “Few pediatricians provide written instructions for cognitive rest following concussion BOSTON — Most providers of pediatric care recognized the importance of cognitive rest following concussion, but many failed to document the need for a rest period for recovery, according to study findings presented here during the 2012 PediatricView full resource at healio.com

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