Nearly all autopsied NFL players show brain disease
No position on the football field seemed to confer protection.
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- August 1, 2017
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Getting up-close with brains
Pediatric neurosurgery and injury prevention experts share "ThinkFirst" anatomy and injury prevention lessons to middle-schoolers.
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- June 1, 2017
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Which high school sport has the most concussions?
Girls' soccer had rates that exceeded boys' football.
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- March 23, 2017
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Patient Story
‘She has a guardian angel’
When Brianna Laux, 12, faced a life-threatening brain condition, her mother believes “all the stars were aligned” for success.
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- March 6, 2017
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‘This is so great for the kids’
A Davenport University partnership cares for student athletes on and off the field.
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- November 29, 2015
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Patient Story
Sports injuries spike
Football hogs the injury headlines this time of year, but plenty of other sports are to blame. Proper knowledge and good habits can help young athletes avoid common injuries.
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- September 11, 2015
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Patient Story
Have a concussion? Sleep will do you good
Forget the myths associated with concussions and know the facts from experts who talk in terms we can all understand.
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- September 7, 2015
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For safety’s sake: A star player quits pro football
Health risks posed by America's favorite sport are thrown back into the spotlight.
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- March 21, 2015
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