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A sports medicine specialist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health discusses the rise in professionalization of youth sports, risk factors for burnout and attrition, diversification, concussions, and more.
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Preventing Kids’ Head Injuries: Tips from a Concussion Expert
After a lull early in the pandemic, head injury rates for kids are ticking up again. Parents should know what to do if their child gets hurt.
Concussions and kids: What parents need to know
New CDC guidelines on mild traumatic brain injuries help parents evaluate when to go to the ER or see a pediatrician
Concussions in Young Athletes: How Far Will We Go to Win?
Nearly 4 million sports-related concussions occur in the U.S. each year and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the majority of these cases affect young people. Concussions can have devastating consequences, including impaired cognitive function and other long-term neurological effects.
