Monday, November 1, 2010

Brain docs raise concussion alarm for kids' sports (AP)

FILE - In this file photo taken Oct. 16, 2010, Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) reacts after being injured on a pass attempt in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn,  in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010. Coach Bobby Petrino said Mallett suffered a concussion in the first half. Athletes of all ages who are suspected of suffering a concussion should be evaluated by a specialist before they return to sports, a major doctors group said Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, in the latest sign of concern over potential lasting damage from head injuries.  (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)AP - The risk of concussions from football and some other sports is so serious that a qualified athletic trainer should always be on the field — at adult and children's games, and even at practice, a major doctors group said Monday.


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