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  2. Second-impact syndrome - Wikipedia

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    A study by Sullivan et al. found that 83% of male rugby athletes were aware of concussion signs and symptoms, but only 50% understood or were aware of the protocol to return to play after an injury. [43] When coaches were surveyed, 45% of participants did not believe immediate removal from play is warranted after a concussion. [43]

  3. Concussion - Wikipedia

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    A concussion, also known as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is a head injury that temporarily affects brain functioning. [8] Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, difficulty with thinking and concentration, sleep disturbances, mood changes, a brief period of memory loss, brief loss of consciousness; problems with balance; nausea; blurred vision; and mood changes.

  4. What older adults need to know about concussions

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    What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion? A concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury, or TBI. It occurs when the skull and brain are rapidly jolted back and forth.

  5. Post-concussion syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Some experts believe post-concussion symptoms are caused by structural damage to the brain or disruption of neurotransmitter systems, resulting from the impact that caused the concussion. [medical citation needed] Others believe that post-concussion symptoms are related to common psychological factors. Most common symptoms like headache ...

  6. Fencing response - Wikipedia

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    The fencing response is an unnatural position of the arms following a concussion.Immediately after moderate forces have been applied to the brainstem, the forearms are held flexed or extended (typically into the air) for a period lasting up to several seconds after the impact.

  7. Lhermitte's sign - Wikipedia

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    Lhermitte's sign may also appear during or following high-dose chemotherapy. [7] [8] Irradiation of the cervical spine may also evoke it as an early delayed radiation injury, which occurs within 4 months of radiation therapy. [citation needed] Delayed onset Lhermitte's sign has been reported following head and/or neck trauma.

  8. Bills took Josh Allen through concussion protocol properly in ...

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    However, Allen was checked for concussion symptoms throughout the rest of last Sunday's game and on Monday as part of the protocol. The Bills (3-2) face the New York Jets (2-3) for a Week 6 AFC ...

  9. Pediatric concussion - Wikipedia

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    Pharmacologic treatment at the present stage has been shown to be unable to speed the recovery of pediatric concussion; nevertheless, the medication can be prescribed to alleviate signs and symptoms of sleep disturbances, headaches, cognitive and emotional inflictions, of the injury. [43]