Cumulative effects associated with recurrent concussion in collegiate football players: the NCAA Concussion Study.

KM, Guskiewicz; M, McCrea; SW, Marshall; RC, Cantu; C, Randolph; W, Barr; JA, Onate; JP, Kelly

doi:10.1001/jama.290.19.2549

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Cumulative effects associated with recurrent concussion in collegiate football players: the NCAA Concussion Study.

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Authors:

Guskiewicz KM

McCrea M

Marshall SW

Abstract

Context Approximately 300 000 sport-related concussions occur annually in the United States, and the likelihood of serious sequelae may increase with repeated head injury.Objective To estimate the incidence of concussion and time to recovery after concussion in collegiate football players.Design, se...

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