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Some of Dr. Omalu's conclusions are truly frightening. He argues that helmets only prevent skull fractures and that because of physics and regardless of how much padding a helmet has, there is no way for a helmet to prevent the brain from bashing into the skull. Bennet's findings also suggest that "subconcussive collisions," or the accumulation of regular hits on every play, are the culprit of the damage. The most common causes of concussion are falls (especially from a height), road traffic accidents and accidents during sports such as rugby, football, boxing and cycling. Football players wear helmets, good protection for the skull. It would be reasonable to think that the brain would be spared damaging impact. But plenty of people knew that. Anybody who knew anything about the anatomy of the head knew better. It was a simple matter of physics. The definitive guide to treating traumatic brain injury (TBI), from mild to severe, Concussion Rescue provides the most up-to-date, effective strategies for recovering your health and your life. Dr. Chapek has created an essential resource for anyone struggling with the effects of concussion."

Stovitz SD, et al. What definition is used to describe second impact syndrome in sports? A systematic and critical review. Current Sports Medicine Reports. 2017; doi:10.1249/JSR.0000000000000326. Given the difficulty in identifying concussion and the risks of continuing to play once one has been sustained, the message has to be if in doubt, sit it out! Common symptoms after a concussive traumatic brain injury are headache, loss of memory (amnesia) and confusion. The amnesia usually involves forgetting the event that caused the concussion.

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In his long recovery from his injury, including understanding what his family and friends went through as he lay there dying, coming to terms with his now permanent disabilities, and trying to find some lesson in this cosmic accident, he leaned on the one sure thing that he knows and that didn't leave him—his writing. I came across Dawn and [executive director of CLF UK] Dr Adam [White] and they put everything in place. The disease can only be diagnosed in a brain after death, but some experts believe if history of exposure is evaluated, it is reasonable to conclude that the risk increases. Corwin DJ, Grady MF, Joffe MD, Zonfrillo MR. Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Acute Setting. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2017 Sep;33(9):643-649. doi:10.1097/PEC.0000000000001252

Concussion is commonly caused by falls, road crashes, assaults and sports accidents. While most mild head injuries result in no long-term damage to the brain, it can cause temporary disruption to brain function that can last for at least a number of weeks. The effects of a concussion can be anything but mild to the person concerned. The symptoms can include nausea, headaches, dizziness, impaired concentration, memory problems, extreme tiredness, intolerance to light and noise, and can lead to anxiety and depression. When problems like this persist, they are often called post-concussion syndrome. What are the symptoms of post-concussion syndrome? However, I would be remiss if I didn’t express my bewilderment at some of the choices Jeanne Marie Laskas made in writing this book. Quite simply, the language was often colloquial and casual in a way that seemed uncalled for and pulled me out of the story. I can’t In many cases these symptoms resolve themselves within a few days or weeks. However, in some cases problems can persist for months, but still resolve themselves eventually. This can be a frustrating time, as the effects may be subtle and you may not have been told about them.Concussions are notoriously difficult to identify, particularly in the midst of a sports match. It can be an evolving condition, with the symptoms taking time to display themselves, while many of the symptoms require honesty from the individual (feelings of nausea, vision distortion etc.). The symptoms above are still important in children but may be difficult to spot due to the child's age, so additional red flags in infants and children are that they:

When I had the diagnosis I was all over the place and my family was all over the place," he explained. Falling Away from You is about hope in the midst of tragedy, triumph in the face of what seemed like unbeatable odds, and the story of how one family came together to help the son and brother they loved dearly. It is a realistic perspective on courage, determination and one young man’s struggle and drive to beat the odds, one step at a time.In January 2006, Lee and Bob Woodruff seemed to have it all — a happy marriage, four beautiful children, and marvelous careers. Bob had just been named co-anchor of ABC’s World News Tonight, but then, while he was embedded with the military in Iraq, an improvised explosive device went off near the tank he was riding in. He and his cameraman, Doug Vogt, were hit, and Bob suffered a traumatic brain injury that nearly killed him. In an Instant is an extraordinary drama of marriage, family, war, and nation. It has been found in the brains of dozens of former NFL players, as well as a handful of deceased footballers. There is emerging evidence that early, targetedtherapies and interventions aimed at specific clinical profiles of a concussionmay be beneficial; however,evidence for identifying these clinical profiles and the efficacy of the therapy is still preliminary. Examples of these interventions include vision training for patients with oculomotor dysfunction or cognitive-behavioral therapy for mood disturbances. [9] Recovery from concussion. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_recovery.html. Accessed Nov. 22, 2019.