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Sports Concussion - In the News

TIME Magazine

Head Games
By Sean Gregory
November 29, 2007
Dr. Joseph Maroon

News Hour with Jim Lehrer

New Research Raises Questions on How to Treat Concussion 'Epidemic'
November 26, 2007
Dr. Mickey Collins
Dr. Mark Lovell

PalmBeachPost.com

Only migraines can slow UF's Harvin
By Lindsay Jones
November 22, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

PalmBeachPost.com

Migraines will force Thomas to sit again
By Tim Graham
November 10, 2007
Dr. Mickey Collins

KGW-TV 8

Central Oregon heads above in concussion research
November 9, 2007
By Pat Dooris
ImPact

WIS-TV 10

Health Alert: Concussion basics
November 2, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

The Philadelphia Inquirer

High schools expand concussion playbook
By Nick Pipitone
October 26, 2007
Dr. Michael Collins

Miami Herald

Thomas is unlikely to play Sunday in London
October 25, 2007
By David J. Neal
Dr. Mickey Collins
Dr. Joseph Maroon

The Charlotte Observer

Football safety taken seriously by organizers
By Ryan Basen
Dr. Micky Collins

USA Today

NFL Insider: Dolphins QB Green still eager to go
October 18, 2007
By Jarrett Bell
Dr. Joseph Maroon
Dr. Mark Lovell

New York Daily News

Erik Coleman has concussion, may not play vs. Giants
By Ohm Youngmisuk
October 5, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

Chicago Daily Herald

Concussions are not something to mess around with
By Joshua Welge
October 5, 2007
ImPACT

NBC Nightly News

Girls more at risk of sports concussions (video)
October 2, 2007
Dr. Michael Collins

Lacrosse Magazine

Concussions and Repercussions
September 28, 2007
By Brian Logue
Dr. Micky Collins

People Magazine

Dr. Micky Collins, assistant director of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, was interviewed for an article in the Oct. 8 issue of People magazine, “Concussions: Is Football Too Dangerous?” in which the writer features two of Dr. Collins’ patients while explaining the dangers of concussions and the importance of managing the injury properly.

The Denver Post

Concussions shake up way NFL conducts its business
By Anthony Cotton
September 26, 2007
Dr. Joseph Maroon
Dr. Mark Lovell

NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams

Crack! High school football season no just thrills (video)
September 19, 2007
Dr. Michael Collins

Arizona Daily Star

Willie's doctors on TV
September 18, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell
Dr. Micky Collins

Men's Health Magazine

6 Concussion Myths
By David Schipper
Dr. Mark Lovell

Rocky Mountain News

Broncos consulting with doctors on Hamilton
By Jeff Legwold
September 17, 2007
UPMC's sports medicine concussion program

St. Paul Pioneer Press

Striking first against concussions
By Jeremy Olson
September 15, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

KGO-TV/DT 7

Computer Test Helps Diagnose Concussions
September 12, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

Rocky Mountain News

Despite injury, Smith a Broncos' team captain - On the mend
By Jeff Legwold
September 12, 2007
UPMC's sports medicine concussion program

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Point | A poignant memory haunts Eagles opener
By Mark Bowden
Spetember 9, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

National Public Radio

Concussion Technology (Source: OnlyAGame.org)
September 8, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

Rocky Mountain News.com

Wednesday's Broncos' report: Waiting is the hardest part for Hamilton
By Jeff Legwold
September 5, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

Contra Costa Times

Health briefs - Football helmets the first line of defense
September 3, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

Marin Independent Journal

The concussion conundrum: Young Novato High football player uses his head after brain injury
September 2, 2007
By Zuri Berry
Dr. Mark Lovell

The Morning Call

Use a test to better diagnose athletes
August 27, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

The New York Times

End Zone to Danger Zone
By Ray Glier
August 26, 2007
Dr. James P. Bradley

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The San Jose Mercury News

Concussions a lingering issue for high school athletes
By Mark Emmons
August 26, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

Football helmets the first line of defense
By Mark Emmons
August 26, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

Concussions by the numbers
August 26, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

The Johnstown Tribune-Democrat

Tests gauge players' post-concussion safety
By Randy Griffith
August 26, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

The Morning Call

To stay on bench or not may be a mouse click away
By Tim Darragh
August 19, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

Danger Zone
By Tim Darragh
August 19, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

The Bulletin

Local High Schools Get Tech Help In Concussion Diagnosis
August 17, 2007
By Seth Goldstein
Dr. Mickey Collins

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Many WPIAL teams use concussion test
By Tricia Lafferty
August 17, 2007
Dr. Michael Collins
Mr. Scott Frowen

East Bay Business Times

Raiders test portable scanner
Medical device can help detect brain bleeds
August 17, 2007
by Marie-Anne Hogarth
Dr. Mickey Collins

PopCity

Pitt concussion study shows fMRI and ImPACT improves safe-to-play decisions
August 15, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

Technology Review

A Test to Spot Concussions in Athletes
By Emily Singer
August 14, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

United Press International

Sports concussion evaluation helped by MRI
August 7, 2007
Dr. Jamie Pardini

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

MRI shows athletes with concussions when it's safe to play
By Luis Fabregas
August 6, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell
Dr. Michael Collins
Dr. Jamie Pardini

TampaBay.com

Concussions on their minds
By Dave Scheiber
August 5, 2007
Dr. Bennet Omalu
Dr. Mark Lovell
Dr. Joseph Maroon

Concussions Q&A
By Dave Scheiber
August 5, 2007
Dr. Mickey Collins

CNN

Schooled on hard knocks, wrestler educates others on brain injuries
July 30, 2007
By Taylor Gandossy
Dr. Bennet Omalu
Dr. Joseph Maroon

St. Petersburg Times

DiMaio won't retire but won't play in '07-08 either
By Damian Cristodero
July 31, 2007
Dr. Michael Collins

Times Online

Race decision rests with doctors
July 22, 2007
By Jane Nottage
Dr. Mark Lovell
Dr. Joseph Maroon

The Boston Globe

Call to mind
Nowinski aggressively tackles issue of concussions in sports
By John Powers
July 15, 2007
Dr. Bennet Omalu

The Columbus Dispatch

Matheny can't shake effects of concussions
By Janie McCauley
July 10, 2007
Sports Concussion Program at UPMC

Northwest Herald

Concussions have long-lasting effects
By Nick Hut
July 8, 2007
Dr. Mark Lovell

Arizona Daily Star

Next-day clinic aims at making ImPACT
By Ryan Finley
July 1, 2007

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

NFL to blow whistle on concussions
By From staff and wire reports
June 20, 2007

New York Daily News

Concussion summit head-turning event
By Ohm Youngmisuk
Daily News Sports Writer
June 20, 2007

Washington Post

Compromise Reigns at Summit on Concussions
By Les Carpenter
Washington Post Staff Writer
June 20, 2007; Page E01

Dr. Mark Lovell and Dr. Joseph Maroon were interviewed because they attended and presented research about concussion at the NFL concussion conference in Chicago on Tuesday.

Dr. Bennett Omalu was mentioned because of the evidence of his prior concussion research.

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Washington Post

At Concussion Seminar, There's No Time to Waste
By Les Carpenter
Washington Post Staff Writer
June 19, 2007; Page E03

Dr. Bennett Omalu is mentioned because of his presentation two months ago in Los Angeles linking head trauma in football to other brain conditions.

Dr. Mark Lovell is mentioned because of his involvement with the NFL’s Mild Traumatic Brain Injury committee and his presentation at the concussion seminar in Chicago.

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USA Today

Baseball taking note of concussions
June 18, 2007
By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY

Q&A: Doctor helps explain concussions
June 18, 2007
By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


Update on Concussions & the NFL: Medicine fast framing theories with hard data

June 17, 2007
By Chuck Finder, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Chronicle of Higher Education: Athletics

The Science of Hard Knocks
Concussions are on the rise in college sports, and striking numbers of female athletes are at risk
By ERIK VANCE
June 15, 2007

KDKA-TV 2

Methods Improve To Treat Concussions In NFL
June 12, 2007

The New York Times

N.F.L. Study Authors Dispute Concussion Finding
By ALAN SCHWARZ
June 10, 2007

Denver Post

High schools getting tougher on concussions
ImPACT program in place
By Robert Sanchez
Denver Post Staff Writer
June 10, 2007

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Harrison City teen turns setback to strength in bodybuilding
By Mary Pickels
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
May 14, 2007

The Arizona Daily Star

Headway being made in diagnosis, prevention
By Ryan Finley
Arizona Daily Star
April 9, 2007

Tuitama tackles concussions head on
With QB's gray matter a huge matter to Wildcats, renowned hospital in Pittsburgh picks his brain
By Ryan Finley
Arizona Daily Star
April 8, 2007

National Public Radio

Docs, Coaches Need Heads-Up on Concussions
by Tom Goldman
March 20, 2007

NWI.com

Medicine challenged at athletic training meeting
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
By John Doherty
Times Correspondent

San Francisco Chronicle

Matheny inspires concussion inquiries
Gwen Knapp
Sunday, February 4, 2007

WNDU-TV 16

New diagnostic test for concussions
Jan 9, 2007

Carolina Panthers

Morgan cleared to play
January 2, 2007
Brett Borden
Panthers.com

NewsChannel5.com

Computer Test For Concussions
Dec 12, 2006

The New York Times

Roethlisberger Case Stirs Debate Even After He Passes Concussion Tests
By LEE JENKINS
Published: November 5, 2006

USA Today

Injury roundup: Roethlisberger practices, looks ready to face Oakland
10/26/2006

The New York Times

Roethlisberger Practices, Looks Ready
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: October 26, 2006

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Roethlisberger likely to go full tilt in full practice today
Decision to start him against Raiders is Cowher's
Thursday, October 26, 2006
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Advanced quizzing aids concussion diagnosis
By Scott Brown
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Recognizing concussions sometimes difficult
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
By Anita Srikameswaran, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Winston-Salem Journal

Tough Choices: Concussions have become no laughing matter in more safety-conscious NFL
Sunday, October 15, 2006
By Joe Menzer
JOURNAL REPORTER

The CBS Early Show

Young Athletes' Concussions: Concern Grows
And Playing Time Diminishes As Danger Becomes Clearer
NEW YORK, October 11, 2006

United Press International

Concussions pose threat for young athletes
By AMBER CORRIN
UPI Correspondent

Forbes

Young Athletes May Underreport Concussion Symptoms
HealthDay News
SATURDAY, Sept. 23, 2006

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Sidelined by concussions
New testing more accurately detects how bad injury is
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
By Jack Kelly, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Collier: Football helmet safety pays; head injuries drop
Saturday, August 05, 2006
By Gene Collier, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

San Francisco Chronicle

Matheny's injury adds clarity to a hazy area
Henry Schulman, Chronicle Staff Writer
Friday, June 23, 2006

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