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Second hit left teen disabled after concussion

Cody Lehe, now 23, thought that a clear CT scan meant he could go back to the high school football field after a concussion in 2006. But a second hit days later left the teen with disabling injuries. Now, doctors and his family want to warn others of the risks.

Source: NBCNews.com: Health

Treatment Concussion

Complete rest until symptom-free after concussion may not be best for recovery

Rest has long been the cornerstone of concussion treatment. For sports-related head injuries, for example, current guidelines say children should avoid returning to play -- and all other physical activity -- until all concussion symptoms such as headaches are gone. New research however, suggests those who exercise within a week of injury, regardless of symptoms, have nearly half the rate of concussion symptoms that linger more than a month. Ref. Source 3v.

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Athletes may have white matter brain changes six months after a concussion

New research finds white matter changes in the brains of athletes six months after a concussion, report investigators. The study involved 17 high school and college football players who experienced a sports-related concussion. Ref. Source 8g.

Treatment Concussion

Football concussion update: Player-on-player hits cause more serious head impacts

In football, player-vs.-player hits will likely cause more severe head impacts than other impacts, according to a new study. Ref. Source 3r.

Treatment Concussion

Smart helmet for football players may help detect concussions

A smart helmet that can help diagnose concussions in football players is being developed by medical students. Using the smart helmet, the team hopes players of all ages will be taken off the field immediately after a hit, instead of continuing to participate while injured. Ref. Source 8l.

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Concussion may affect your driving even after symptoms disappear, says study

The effects a concussion has on driving a vehicle may continue to linger even after the symptoms disappear, according to a new study. Ref. Source 5e.