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Female athletes may be more susceptible to concussion and have prolonged symptoms after concussion

Female athletes are more susceptible to sport-related concussions (SRCs) and experience worse outcomes compared with male athletes. Although numerous studies on SRC have compared the outcomes of concussions in male and female athletes after injury, research pertaining to why female athletes have worse outcomes is limited.

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Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence

Traumatic Brain Injury in Domestic Violence Victims: A Retrospective Study

Research shows that victims of domestic violence suffer brain injuries similar to those of football players. Experts are looking at ways to address this silent epidemic.

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CDC's Report to Congress on the Management of TBI in Children

Report to Congress: The Management of Traumatic Brain Injury in Children 2018

The CDC outlines current gaps in traumatic brain injury care and provides clear opportunities for action to improve the management and outcomes of TBI in children

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Poll: Majority of Americans Say Sports Concussions are Major Health Issue

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According to a national poll, a majority of Americans say they believe concussions and brain injuries resulting from sports are a major problem and leagues like the NFL are not doing enough to respond.

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Study to Determine Lifetime Prevalence of Brain Injury Among Prisoners

A substantial proportion of prisoners reported having experienced a TBI during their lifetime, something that could impact their success once released.

More Injury Prevention Efforts Needed for Veterans with TBI

Veterans with traumatic brain injury are sustaining new, nonfatal injuries after being discharged from inpatient care.

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University Athletes Need More Information About Brain Injury

College athletes need to know more about concussions and mild TBIs.

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Brain Injury Prevention Needed for Construction Workers

Brain injuries are too common on construction sites.

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