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The International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation (ICHIRF) is a non-profit organisation carrying out concussion research in sport.

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IOC WORLD CONFERENCE (@iocprevconf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🥁🥁🥁.....#IOCprev2020 #Keynote announcement! 💥 #injuryprevention: when #returntopay not the way - Dr Michael Turner Medical Director of Concussion in Sport & The ISEH 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃‍♀️ UCL #sportsmedicine #Injuryprevention #Tokyo2020 #BUCKETLIST #concussion

🥁🥁🥁.....#IOCprev2020 #Keynote announcement! 💥

#injuryprevention: when #returntopay not the way  - Dr Michael Turner Medical Director of <a href="/ICHIRF/">Concussion in Sport</a> &amp; <a href="/TheISEH/">The ISEH 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃‍♀️</a> <a href="/ucl/">UCL</a>

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Tim Wigmore (@timwig) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sports know how to reduce head injuries and make their games safer for players: by changing the rules. So far, few have done so. A special report on head injuries in sport, and what can be done to stop them, for The Economist economist.com/international/…

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Important piece in today's The Economist - Tim Wigmore Dr Michael Turner highlights concerns that second impacts following undiagnosed #concussion might lead to lasting damage - "Now that we're better at diagnosing we're going to see more of it." #BrainInjury econ.st/2FYzSSP

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An excellent #editorial penned by ICHIRF's Medical Director and Chairman, Dr Michael Turner, has been published today in the The BMJ, marking the 18th birthday of the consensus definition of #concussion: bit.ly/2SggV4A

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We're investigating the long-term effects of #concussion on men and women who have competed in impact sports. Many thanks Patrick Lambie for taking part. If you want to be part of this crucial research, register your interest by completing our online form: bit.ly/2NlV073

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A fascinating interview with Patrick Lambie from his screening with us last week. Patrick wants to "contribute to science’s understanding of #concussion and is hoping to understand his own future too." #research #rugby bit.ly/2tLlqWY

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basem_uk 2019 ANNUAL CONF SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT - CEO Concussion in Sport, Dr Michael Turner presenting on Concussion & Informed Consent at #BASEMAnnualConf #Concussion Book now bit.ly/Conf2019BASEM

<a href="/basem_uk/">basem_uk</a> 2019 ANNUAL CONF SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT - CEO <a href="/ICHIRF/">Concussion in Sport</a>, Dr Michael Turner presenting on Concussion &amp; Informed Consent at #BASEMAnnualConf  #Concussion Book now bit.ly/Conf2019BASEM
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Dr. Michael Turner, ICHIRF Medical Director & Chairman, is honoured to be one of just five keynote speakers presenting at this year's IOC WORLD CONFERENCE. Dr. T will challenge the notion that athletes' 'return to play' should be the main focus of consultations & treatment. #concussion

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🥁🥁🥁 drumroll 🥁🥁🥁 #IOCprev2020 #KEYNOTE 4 #Injuryprevention: when #returntoplay is not the way - Dr Michael Turner Concussion in Sport Make the most of #earlybird via bit.ly/2IcvWhp #sportmedicine #sportscience #RoadtoTokyo #Concussion

Doireann O'Mahony (@omahonydoireann) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Supporting research into whether there are long-term effects of #concussion years after people have retired from sport, and how those effects compare with the experience of those who have not competed in similar sports Ruby Walsh Concussion in Sport

Supporting research into whether there are long-term effects of #concussion years after people have retired from sport, and how those effects compare with the experience of those who have not competed in similar sports <a href="/Ruby_Walsh/">Ruby Walsh</a> <a href="/ICHIRF/">Concussion in Sport</a>
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"Though athletes are tough and can take a hit, there is a need for better understanding to help with treatment and management" - former Irish champion jockey Ruby Walsh in full support of the ongoing research by Concussion in Sport

"Though athletes are tough and can take a hit, there is a need for better understanding to help with treatment and management" - former Irish champion jockey Ruby Walsh in full support of the ongoing research by <a href="/ICHIRF/">Concussion in Sport</a>