Tag: concussions
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More health bills pass as legislative session ends; one would require doctor’s OK to play student athletes after concussions
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Several more health-related legislation passed in the final two days of the General Assembly’s session. House Bill 524, sponsored by Rep. Addia Wuchner, R-Florence,...
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Legislature passes bills to name caregivers, help smokers quit; could still pass dense-breast notice and student-concussion bills
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky lawmakers have passed bills this year to make sure someone knows how to care for you when you leave a...
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Children and teens should see the doctor for any signs of a concussion; sometimes symptoms don’t show up for several days
A person doesn’t have to be knocked unconscious to have a concussion, so it’s important to recognize the symptoms and seek medical attention quickly if warning signs appear. Children hit...
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Pre-season baseline testing helps diagnose concussions in football season; E. Ky. doctor has been offering test for 5 years
Many football players in Eastern Kentucky are getting a baseline test to determine their balance, memory and reaction times before they even compete in the first game of the season,...
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UK researchers find surprising differences in teens’ concussion symptoms and physical and emotional effects
University of Kentucky researchers have discovered surprising differences in symptoms student athletes experience following a concussion, a particular concern as high-school football season nears. Lisa Koehl, a doctoral candidate in...
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Teens sensitive to light or noise after a concussion are more likely to suffer anxiety or depression, UK study finds
Teens who are sensitive to light or noise after a concussion may also have increased emotional symptoms, such as anxiety or depression, according to a study at the University of Kentucky....
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Effects of concussions outlast symptoms, UK prof finds; another study says they affect thinking of teenagers more than others
A University of Kentucky assistant professor has found that the effects of a concussion may last longer than the symptoms, a finding that could influence how and when athletes are...