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# concussions

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# screening
Eye-tracking technology will be trialled to help detect concussions in rugby
Competitions which will trial the technology are still to be confirmed by World Rugby.
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Mar 30th 2021, 12:57 PM
# Study
Repetitive knocks key to understanding MMA and rugby-related head injuries, Trinity scientists say
The study was undertaken by the Trinity-led concussion research interest group.
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Sep 9th 2019, 2:03 PM
# good news
NFL concussions show big drop after rule changes
With concussions from pre-season games included, the number dropped from 281 in 2017 to 214 in 2018.
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Jan 25th 2019, 12:52 AM
# hel-mate
This Young Scientist project could help spot concussion injuries during sport
It attaches to the back of a helmet and transmits data to a team medic.
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Jan 1st 2018, 6:00 PM
# Concern
NFL executives are worried Cam Newton's career will be cut short due to concussions
One AFC front-office executive said he’d be stunned if the player lasted longer than five more years.
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Oct 10th 2016, 12:45 PM
# head injury
A simple blood test can diagnose concussions
Left untreated or under-treated, concussions put patients at risk for further, often more serious injury.
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Mar 30th 2016, 6:06 AM
# New Laws
The RFU want to introduce bans for players and coaches if they don't do concussion courses
Players and coaches can receive bans if they don’t complete concussion tests.
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Oct 16th 2014, 1:13 PM
# Rule Book
Could law changes help the IRB to make rugby a more entertaining spectacle?
Eoghan Hickey proposes two minor alterations to speed up the game and provide more tries.
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Aug 29th 2014, 7:15 AM
# concussions
Stuart Byrne column: Football has the wrong attitude when it comes to head injuries
Goalkeeper Barry Murphy needed lengthy treatment during Shamrock Rovers’ win on Friday night but was allowed to continue.
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Apr 1st 2014, 3:26 PM
# head games
'Tradition is a terrible reason to give people avoidable brain damage' - Chris Nowinski
The former WWE star and concussion campaigner spoke at the Acquired Brain Injury Ireland conference in Dublin today.
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Dec 13th 2013, 1:05 PM