Archive for the ‘Head Injury Children’ Category

The Massachusetts Sport Concussion Law

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Lawmakers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut all passed new laws in 2010 designed to ensure student athletes who suffer suspected concussions get the proper treatment and do not return to action too quickly. The law requires education for coaches, parents, volunteers and young athletes regarding the signs and symptoms of concussion, guidelines for managing [...]

Head or Brain Injury in Children

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

“Head injury” is a broad term relating to a wide array of injuries, including those affecting the scalp, brain, skull, and surrounding nerve and tissue.