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Dr. Duane Anthony Sewell, head and neck surgeon
Dr. Duane Anthony Sewell, a highly regarded head and neck surgeon and researcher who was also a member of the faculty of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, died Nov. 26 of gastric cancer at his Mount Washington home.
Dr. Sewell was 44.
"I...Tags: Westminster (Carroll, Maryland), Triathlon, Radiation Therapy, Medical Research, Stomach Cancer
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From Sun Magazine: After concussions shattered a season, Brian Roberts sees recovery ahead
Just over a year ago, on Sept. 27, 2010, the Orioles were leading the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-0, in the ninth inning of a largely meaningless road game when second baseman Brian Roberts came to the plate.
He felt prepared for the at-bat, and believed...Tags: Nick Markakis, University of Pittsburgh, Baseball, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Pittsburgh Penguins
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Head injury, pesticides tied to Parkinson's disease
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The combination of a past serious head injury and pesticide exposure may be linked to an extra-high risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests. The findings don't prove being knocked unconscious or exposed to...Tags: Columbia University, Concussion, Head Injuries, Barbara Lee, Medical Research
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Suspect in Murder of Kalamazoo Man Charged
FOX 17 NewsA man was jailed after a Kalamazoo man was assaulted and killed early Sunday morning. At 3:23 a.m. Sunday, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a report of an assault in progress in the 700 block of West Cedar Street. Upon arriving at...Tags: Safety of Citizens, Government
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'Head Games' review: Ouch. And I mean that in a good way.
*** (out of four) At some point your mom or dad probably said, “It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.” Ralphie from “A Christmas Story” knows what I’m talking about. Many people participating in activities...
Tags: Roger Goodell, Steve James, Junior Seau, Dave Duerson, Head Games (movie)
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Head injury awareness grows
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- Awareness is growing about the long-term danger of concussions and other head injuries, but there is still much that needs to be studied, according to two physicians who regularly treat such cases. One thing is clear: "Athletes should never...Tags: U.S. Military, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Concussion, Dave Duerson, General Practitioners
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Head Games
VarietyParents could be making their kids wear helmets to the library by the conclusion of helmer Steve James' science-and-sports docu "Head Games," which scores solid hits on everyone from the NFL down to peewee hockey as it links contact sports, concussions...Tags: Steve James, Ice Hockey, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Concussion, Movies
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Brain Injury Community Outreach Council says concussion safety a no-brainer
marieg@herald-mail.comFriday night lights. Gridiron glory. With the start of a new school year comes another fall ritual — the return of football. But as teams step onto the field, coaches are chalking more than Xs and Os. Concussions are now part of their play books....Tags: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Teaching and Learning, Concussion, High School Sports, Dizziness
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Do athletes make better doctors?
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - It may not be the first quality that most programs evaluate in their applicants, but a new study suggests athletic achievement could be the best indicator of how well a doctor-in-training will do as a resident. When...Tags: Otolaryngology, Teaching and Learning, Students, Colleges and Universities, Medical Specialization
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Blacks with throat cancer get harsher therapy
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Blacks in the U.S. with throat cancer are more likely than whites to have surgery that leaves them unable to speak than to get gentler voice-preserving treatments, a new study finds. Previous research has found a similar...Tags: Breast Cancer, Otolaryngology, Oncology, Throat Cancer, Cancer
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Devices help alert teams to potential concussions on the field
"The worst 45 seconds of my life." That's how Rich Able described watching his son lay motionless on a field after suffering a concussion during a high school football game in 2007. "When he came to, I started thinking about all these hits to the head...
Tags: Concussion, Stanford University, Virginia Tech, Alzheimer's Disease, Wake Forest University
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Alexion: Profile From The Company's 2012 Annual Report
Overview Alexion is a biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients with severe and ultra-rare disorders through the innovation, development and commercialization of life-transforming therapeutic products. Our marketed product SolirisĀ®...Tags: Biotechnology, Health and Safety at Work, Prices, Blood, Invention and Innovation
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