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NBA announces new concussion policyThe National Basketball Association  has a new program designed to protect players against the long-term impact of concussions. On Monday, the league announced it has set up a concussion management program that will be run by Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher, one of the world's leading experts on sports and head injuries. Among the program's protocols: - All players will get an annual baseline neurological exam and cognitive assessment. The program went into effect on Friday, when players reported to training camp. Programming note: Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta has been investigating concussions in sports. Be sure to watch Big Hits, Broken Dreams, debuting Sunday, January 29 at 8 p.m. ET. |
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