Posts Tagged ‘women with concussions’
By Paul Stone On November 29th, 2017
While male-dominated sports like football and boxing receive most of the attention when it comes to concussions, a growing body of evidence suggests that women actually face significantly more risk for brain injuries. Recent findings would indicate that females are at least 50% more likely to experience brain injuries compared to males. As these disparities…
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By Paul Stone On July 12th, 2017
Concussions can affect numerous parts of the body that might surprise people, like vision and hearing. But, a new study has potentially found one unforeseen side-effect that could have significant effects on young women with brain injuries. A new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics shows that girls who have experienced a concussion are…
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By Paul Stone On October 4th, 2016
Despite increased education efforts, one of the biggest challenges in the fight to prevent concussions in sports is changing the culture itself. Far too often, players will choose to hide concussion symptoms rather than be put on the sidelines. This isn’t just a matter of male ego either. As a recent study published in the…
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