The State of Maryland depends on gambling to pay its bills. Players dream of hitting it big, while Annapolis and casino companies are cashing in.
Debate Over Baseline Testing Continues, Even As Use Spreads
Supporters say the tests can be valuable in determining when athletes who have had concussions should return to competition and school, but others wonder how worthwhile they are.
Molfese: Six Steps Could Improve Concussion Responses
A professor at the University of Nebraska says more research into athletes’ gear and better education of teachers, athletes and medical students are needed to improve responses to head injuries.
Applying to College Following a Concussion: One Student’s Road Map
A Frederick High School student’s experience proves the college application process can be completed even with concussion symptoms–with help from a variety of sources, including family, high school teachers and counselors.
Concussion Numbers Dip for High School Sports in Howard Co.
Howard County Public Schools saw a 19 percent drop last school year in reported sports-related concussions, after numbers steadily rose for several years.
Teens Turn to Online Support for Concussions
Young athletes suffering from concussion symptoms are turning to online athlete injury support groups in the absence of more traditional face-to-face groups geared to their needs.
Concussion Testing Program in Mo. Co. Is Sweeping, But Impact Still Unclear, Some Say
It’s difficult to say if concussions have decreased or increased in quantity, because the county now has a reporting system in place that did not exist before, says one high school athletic director.
Athletic Trainers Absent in Many Md. High Schools, Concerns Raised About Student Safety
Just four of Maryland’s 24 public school districts have athletic trainers working full-time with student athletes in all high schools, recent calls conducted by Capital News Service reveal. That means thousands of student athletes throughout the state are participating in practices and games without a licensed healthcare professional on hand for emergency medical situations.
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Joe Said is a top player in an analog game that’s thriving underground in our digital world.
Maryland Doctors Using 3D Imaging to Improve Operations
In the future, 3D printing could allow doctors to print replacement parts for knees, make cells to help heal wounds, or create blood vessels or even organs.