concussion Archive
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December 13, 2012
International meet focuses on latest concussion research
Vanderbilt University Medical Center was well represented in Zurich, Switzerland, at the fourth International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport, which assembled the world’s leading concussion medical experts and athletic governing bodies to discuss concussion care and policy. -
November 8, 2012
Summit explores VU’s wide range of concussion services
Vanderbilt’s wide range of concussion services and research was on display recently during the first-ever concussion summit hosted by the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center (VSCC). -
October 4, 2012
Summit set to explore concussion care, research
The Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center is hosting a summit for Vanderbilt clinicians and researchers involved in concussion care or research within the University or Medical Center. -
October 2, 2012
VU study shows no gender gap in sports concussions
A new study conducted to review symptoms and neurocognitive findings in male and female high school soccer players revealed no gender-related differences. -
September 27, 2012
Young athlete’s case illustrates concussion’s lingering effects
Cannon County High School basketball player Rebekah Faulkner doesn’t remember much about colliding with a rival player during a training camp game early this summer. -
September 14, 2012
Increase seen in sports-related injuries, Vanderbilt offers free sports safety clinic, safety tips for parents and coaches
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July 30, 2012
Concussion testing for young athletes
The Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center is now offering pre-concussion baseline testing to all community recreational athletes, in advance of many high-impact seasonal sports resuming this fall.