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Concussions in the NFL Spurs Increased Research for Detection and Treatments

By Bruce Stern

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Since the beginning of the season, the Philadelphia Eagles have played four games. And since the beginning of the season, the Philadelphia Eagles players have suffered four concussions. The most recent injuries came in last week's game against the Washington Redskins when wide receiver Riley Cooper and cornerback Asante Samuel both suffered concussions. 

A recent article states that although early reports believe both injuries were 'mild,' there is really no way to tell the long-lasting effects these injuries will have in the future. There is no lab test to measure internal damage from a concussion and no medicine to treat it.

The recent increase in sports-related concussions in both the National Football League and high school athletes has spurred an increase in testing for concussions, as well as new research dedicated to detection and treatment of brain injuries.
 

Full post as published by Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog on October 08, 2010 (boomark / email).

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