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MD group says specialist should review concussions: Athletes of all ages who are suspected of suffering a concussion should be evaluated by a specialist before they return to sports, a major doctors group said Monday in the latest sign of concern over potential lasting damage from head injuries. The statement by the American Academy of Neurology follows rules already adopted in college sports and pro football aimed at preventing and better treating blows to the head in competition. Research involving NFL players has suggested repeated concussions may have long-term consequences, such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Medical groups want to get the message "to the athletes, their parents and their coaches that a concussion is not just a ding, or getting your bell rung, but it is an injury to the brain," Dr. Mark Halstead of Washington University said. Concussions "need to be treated as if they are a big deal. The brain is pretty important." The neurology academy is the most authoritative medical group when it comes to concussions. And its new advice sweeps across all ages and types of athletes. The academy also calls for a certified athletic trainer at every sports event and even practices where there is risk of concussion, something that would be a dramatic change in youth sports. running
Chilean miner wants to run in NYC Marathon: The Chilean miner who jogged in the tunnels while trapped underground not only will attend Sunday's New York City Marathon -- he wants to run it. Marathon officials had invited Edison Pena to watch the race after hearing his story when the miners were rescued last month. They thought he could ride in the lead vehicle or hold the finish line tape, but never expected the Chilean consulate to tell them Pena wanted to run. Pena, 34, is a triathlete. "He absolutely, 100 percent wants to participate," New York Road Runners president Mary Wittenberg said. Pena, 34, was one of the 33 miners whose saga captivated the world when they were trapped for 69 days after an Aug. 5 collapse stranded them nearly a half-mile underground. pro basketballSee the full content of this document
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