One way, I believe, to address the
problem of under - reporting and increase the chances a concussion will be identified
early on the sports sideline may be to rely less on athletes themselves to remove themselves from games or practices by reporting concussion symptoms (which the most recent study shows occurs at a shockingly low rate, [9] or on game officials and sideline observers to observe
signs of concussion and call for a concussion assessment, but to employ technology to increase the chances that a concussion will be identified by employing impact sensors designed to monitor head impact exposure in terms
of the force
of hits (both linear and rotational), number, location, and cumulative impact, in real time at all levels
of football, and in other helmeted and non-helmeted contact and collision sports, where practical, to help identify high - risk impacts and alert
medical personnel on the sideline so they can consider performing a concussion assessment.
Because not all long - term implications are completely understood, follow - up visits with assessments
of a baby as she grows can let the staff at the hospital, and indeed the whole
medical community, better understand
problems and their
early warning
signs.
A Dear Elizabeth: The American Veterinary
Medical Association states on their website that, «geriatric pets should have semi-annual veterinary visits instead
of annual visits so
signs of illness or other
problems can be detected
early and treated.
During these preventive care appointments, your veterinarian can spot
early signs of potential
medical problems that could help your dog get treatment he or she needs to stay safe and healthy.