wounds and injuries

"Using evidence-based research and best practices, this . . . title provides a thorough introduction to concussions. Content includes causes of concussion, physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms, treatments, and the recovery process. Case studies, personal accounts from people who have sustained concussions, and injury-prevention tips encourage readers to advocate for their own health and safety as well as for others"--Provided by publisher.

Struggling to pick up the pieces of her life after her mother's death and ostracized by her peers because of her weight, Libby is tangled up in a cruel high school game with a charismatic boy whose disability prevents him from recognizing faces.

In order to save their high school from shutting down, Busby and Anton decide to push through their injuries and win a high stakes football game. However, Anton has a concussion, and one more hit could seriously harm his life.

1920s cotton buyer Earle Dickson worked for Johnson & Johnson and had a klutzy wife who often cut herself. The son of a doctor, Earle set out to create an easier way for her to bandage her injuries. Band-Aids were born, but Earle's bosses at the pharmaceutical giant weren't convinced, and it wasn't until the Boy Scouts of America tested Earle's prototype that this ubiquitous household staple was made available to the public. Soon Band-Aids were selling like hotcakes, and the rest is boo-boo history.

Describes the symptoms and potential long-term effects of concussions, explaining how they can alter the brain function of children and teenagers; discusses prevention and treatment options; and looks at the incidence of concussions in a variety of sports and athletic activities.

"After Alfred the turtle spends a morning at the park, his foot is bumpy and sticky, and it hurts too! It's up to Pipsie to figure out what gave him a tender tootsie."--dust jacket.

Presents an overview of issues and controversies related to concussions from the basic definition and diagnoses to treatment, prevention, and the cumulative effects of concussions. Includes a timeline and glossary.

"Tells the story of National Hockey League defenceman Steve Montador, who was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy after his death in 2015; of the remarkable evolution of hockey itself; of science and sport; and a passionate prescriptive to counter the greatest risk to the game in the future: head injuies."--Dust jacket.

In 2002, Dr. Bennet Omalu discovered Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in former athlete Mike Webster. Since then, doctors and medical organizations from around the world have been working hard to raise awareness about the seriousness and long-term effects of concussions. In this insightful volume, readers can learn the signs of a concussion, what to do if they or a friend have experienced one, and how to cope on the path to recovery. Special sidebar features, such as the ten great questions for a patient to ask his or her doctor, make this guide a great carry-along companion for anyone suffering from the effects of a concussion.

A nerve-damaged data thief, is recruited by a new employer for a last-chance run against a powerful artificial intelligence.