A major medical group is updating its guidelines for handling amateur or professional athletes suspected of having a concussion.
The American Academy of Neurology says the athletes should be taken out of action immediately and kept out until they've been cleared by a health care provider with training about concussions.
The new guidelines generally agree with a brief position paper the academy issued in 2010, but they also provide details about assessment and management. The guidelines are based on a comprehensive review of scientific research.
The guidelines replace those published 15 years ago. That advice recommended grading the severity of concussions to determine possible timeframes for return to play. Now the group emphasizes more individualized assessment and management of the injury.
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:04:41 GMT
A student at Clemson University has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, and now state health officials are working to contact dozens of others who came into contact with them.
A student at Clemson University has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, and now state health officials are working to contact dozens of others who came into contact with them.
A student at Clemson University has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, and now state health officials are working to contact dozens of others who came into contact with them.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:51:32 GMT
A new audit of the South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness program says it reported "questionable statistics" to the public about how much it helps children get prepared for school.
A new audit of the South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness program says it reported "questionable statistics" to the public about how much it helps children get prepared for school.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:18:08 GMT
The National Hurricane Center said the Atlantic season's second tropical storm is drenching areas in its path with up to 10 inches of rain in some places, raising the threat of flash floods.
The National Hurricane Center said the Atlantic season's second tropical storm is drenching areas in its path with up to 10 inches of rain in some places, raising the threat of flash floods.
The National Hurricane Center said the Atlantic season's second tropical storm is drenching areas in its path with up to 10 inches of rain in some places, raising the threat of flash floods.
TB is a disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain.
TB is a disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain.
