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National study shows protective eyewear reduces eye, head, and facial injuries

A new study conducted by researchers at Hasbro Children's Hospital, the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Fairfax (VA) County Public Schools, and Boston Children's ...

Ophthalmology created Nov 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Survey of ER docs and pediatricians highlights need for training, tools to manage kids' concussions

While general pediatricians and pediatric emergency physicians value their role in concussion management, a study of their self-reported knowledge, practices and attitudes points to the need for improved concussion-specific ...

Pediatrics created Nov 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Brain injury and stress disorder strong indicators of vision problems for veterans

Many veterans of the United States armed forces who have traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder also have undiagnosed, chronic vision problems, according to two studies presented today at the 116th Annual ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers develop more reliable concussion tests

(Medical Xpress)—It could happen during a nasty spill on the ski slopes, a hard tackle at football practice, or even a car accident. ASU nursing student Sarah Hollowell sustained her concussion playing ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Many high school football players not concerned about concussions

Despite an increase in media attention, as well as national and local efforts to educate athletes on the potential dangers of traumatic brain injuries, a new study found that many high school football players are not concerned ...

Pediatrics created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

High Schools with athletic trainers have more diagnosed concussions, fewer overall injuries

High schools with athletic trainers have lower overall injury rates, according to a new study, "A Comparative Analysis of Injury Rates and Patterns Among Girls' Soccer and Basketball Players," presented Oct. 22 at the American ...

Pediatrics created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Criteria used to diagnose sports head injuries found to be inconsistent

In recent years it has become clear that athletes who experience repeated impacts to the head may be at risk of potentially serious neurological and psychiatric problems. But a study of sports programs at three major universities, ...

Neuroscience created Oct 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Concussion spectrum in college athletes wearing helmets: 'Not so simple,' say researchers

Much has been written in recent years about the short- and long-term consequences of concussions sustained in sports, combat, and accidents. However, there appear to be no steadfast rules guiding the definition of concussion. ...

Neuroscience created Oct 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Does gender affect acute concussive injury in soccer players? 'No' according to this study

Many studies suggest gender-related differences in athletes' responses to sports-related concussion. Nevertheless, findings have not been unanimous, and no guidelines regarding gender-specific strategies for prevention or ...

Pediatrics created Oct 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Concussions can happen in all kids, not just athletes

(Medical Xpress)—The gridiron is back in action. From little leagues to professional teams, football frenzy has begun, and with it, concerns about concussions. But it's not just jarring tackles that can lead to concussions ...

Health created Sep 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Most English football teams don't follow international guidelines on concussion

Most professional English football teams don't comply with international guidelines on concussion among players, which ensure they are safe to return to play, indicates research published online in the British Journal of ...

Health created Sep 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Concussion treatment in rugby league may mislead public

Media representation of concussion management in rugby league could affect public understanding of appropriate medical care, according to a new study.

Health created Aug 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Concussions and head impacts may accelerate brain aging

Concussions and even lesser head impacts may speed up the brain's natural aging process by causing signaling pathways in the brain to break down more quickly than they would in someone who has never suffered ...

Neuroscience created Jul 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Research tackles attitudes to concussion

(Medical Xpress) -- Rugby players and the sports media continue to underestimate the seriousness of concussion, a School of Psychology study has concluded.

Health created Jul 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Multiple mild concussions have a cumulative, lasting effect

(Medical Xpress) -- Repeated concussions, even mild ones, can result in profound problems with learning and memory, suggests a study led by William Meehan, MD, director of the Sports Concussion Clinic at Boston Children’s ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0