concussion
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The truth about concussion in children and youth: ‘It’s a traumatic brain injury’
The human brain is fragile and intricate, and it’s the only organ that cannot be transplanted. Now imagine the brain inside a child’s still-developing skull, subjected to the sudden jolt of a fall, head-to-head hit in sports, or even a bump on the playground. What happens next can change a young life.
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Recognizing a brain injury quickly can save lives
Awareness of brain injury in the general public remains low. Acquired brain injuries can be caused by traumatic damage, an impact from outside the body, or by something inside the body such as a disease. Traumatic injuries result from the shaking of the brain inside the skull, which can be caused by a blow to…
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New study shows that children’s IQs are not diminished by concussion
A new study, involving BC Children’s Hospital and led by researchers at the University of Calgary, shows that IQ and intelligence are not affected in a clinically meaningful way by pediatric concussions.
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