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Concussion Risks at the Pool or Beach

July 14, 2016

Learn more about the concussion risks associated with trips to the pool or to the beach. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion prevention
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Facts About Concussion and Depression

April 4, 2016

Learn about the overlap between depression symptoms and concussion symptoms from the UPMC Concussion Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, depression, infographic, symptoms
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The Facts About Concussions and Young Children

March 21, 2016

In toddlers and young children who don???t have the verbal skills of an adult, information to diagnose a concussion can be difficult to obtain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: children, concussion, infographic, symptoms
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How To Support A Family Member With A Concussion

March 21, 2016

When a loved one experiences a concussion, sometimes the recovery process can be difficult. A supportive family can make recovery easier. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, family, support
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Concussion Safety and Hockey

March 9, 2016

Learn more about how hockey players can practice concussion safety. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Coach Category 3, concussion, hockey, safety, signs, symptoms
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Concussion Safety for Skiers and Snowboarders

March 9, 2016

Learn how to prevent concussions during winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, and sled riding. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, infographic, safety, skiing, snowboarding
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Safety on the Slopes: Sledding and Snow Tubing Tips

January 14, 2016

Wintertime activities, like sledding or snow tubing, can lead to injuries. Discover some sledding safety tips to keep your kids out of harm's way. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, frostbite, head and neck injuries, head injury, hypothermia, serious injuries, significant head injuries, skull fractures, sledding, sports medicine
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Concussions: How Knowledgeable Are Americans?

December 4, 2015

How much do you know about concussions? Check out this infographic to find out how your knowledge compares to the general public. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: brain health, brain injury, concussion, rethink concussions, sports medicine
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Medical Mondays: Concussions

September 21, 2015

Learn more about the UPMC approach to concussion evaluation, treatment, and maintenance in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion evaluation, concussion management, medical mondays