concussion

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"A concussion is like a bruise on the brain"

Writer: Emma

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Date: Mar 7 2015 2:12 PM

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"Concussion is like sugar and salt. Few people are aware of the amount they're receiving, and all three can be lethal."

Writer: Dr. Gifford-Jones

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Date: Mar 7 2015 2:15 PM

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"Although helmets are effective in protecting the skull from fractures, the force of the impact can still affect the brain inside the skull. Picture an egg. A concussion is like shaking an egg. As you shake an egg, the yolk (like the brain) moves around inside the shell. If you were to protect the egg by adding a helmet onto the shell, the addition of the helmet would not prevent the yolk from still moving around if you were to shake the egg,"

Writer: Farah Hameed, MD

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Date: Mar 7 2015 2:16 PM

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"A concussion is like an earthquake with a pressure wave spreading through your brain - it's shaken-baby syndrome,"

Writer: John Whitcomb

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Date: Mar 7 2015 2:18 PM

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A change in sports culture is needed, maintains Dr. Ellemberg. "For some, a concussion is like a battle wound. It shows that they gave their all. Asking to be treated for it, or to be taken out of action long enough to recover, would be a sign of weakness. In my opinion, concussion research should also focus on that aspect."

Writer: Dr. Ellemberg

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Date: Mar 7 2015 2:20 PM

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"A concussion is like shaking a snow globe in your brain. What do you do to cure your brain from a concussive blizzard?Hear from a concussion expert about the care and cures you need to clear the concussion from your mind.It seems like we hear a lot about concussions in the news and in our communities, compared to years ago."

Writer: Dr. Budd Renier

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Date: Mar 7 2015 2:24 PM