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The world's largest comprehensive concussion study to examine the impacts of head injuries over several years has expanded with $22.5 million in new funding from the U.S. Department of Defense and the NCAA.

The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute, both based in Vail, Colo., extended their agreements with the U.S. Olympic Committee that designates the clinic and institute as a USOC national medical services provider.

Cleveland Cavaliers' forward Kevin Love visited Martin O'Malley, MD, to have his left big toe evaluated, ESPN reports.

Bantoo Sehgal, MD, joined Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Southlake, Texas.

Zimmer Biomet received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Persona Revision Knee System.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed a scope of St. Louis Cardinals left-fielder Marcell Ozuna's right shoulder Oct. 30, MLB reports.

Innovasive received FDA 510(k) clearance for its DualX technology.

Richard Weiner, MD, and Bryan Barnes, MD, performed the first cases using Life Spine's Prolift Post Pack Expandable Interbody System.

Ann-Arbor-based University of Michigan's Biosciences Initiative will invest $45 million in nine research projects by the end of 2018, including the development of the Michigan Concussion Center.

Individuals who possess a gene that is linked to dyslexia may be less susceptible to sustaining concussions, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurotrama.