Health
New study could change assumptions about helmet safety
A new study led by researchers at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) could change public perceptions about helmet safety.
Apr 6, 2023
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News tagged with concussion
Health
New research reveals an increased risk of concussion-related injuries in away games
With this year's Six Nations well underway, many fans of the sport will be keeping a close eye on their team's selection each week as the rugby world is paying closer attention to concussion-related injuries.
Mar 10, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
How to prevent concussions in football? Better helmets
Football helmets made by four leading manufacturers showed vulnerabilities in tests designed to better understand player concussions, according to a new study.
Mar 6, 2023
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Neuroscience
NFL players who experienced concussion symptoms show reduced cognitive performance decades after retirement
Former professional football players who reported experiencing concussion symptoms during their playing careers were found to perform worse on a battery of cognitive tests than non-players, according to a study led by Mass ...
Mar 3, 2023
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Neuroscience
AI offers 'paradigm shift' in study of brain injury
From the gridiron to the battlefield, the study of traumatic brain injury has exploded in recent years. Crucial to understanding brain injury is the ability to model the mechanical forces that compress, stretch, and twist ...
Mar 1, 2023
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Neuroscience
Slow recovery from concussion? Exercise, breathing practice may improve symptoms
Breathing practice as well as gradual aerobic exercise may help improve concussion symptoms in teens experiencing slow recovery, according to a preliminary study released today, February 21, 2023, that will be presented at ...
Feb 22, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
For former football players, concussion and hypertension go hand in hand
The chance that former professional football players will be diagnosed with high blood pressure—a known risk factor for cardiovascular and cognitive dysfunction—rises in step with the number of concussions the athletes ...
Feb 7, 2023
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Neuroscience
Three or more concussions linked with worse brain function in later life
Experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, according to major new research.
Jan 30, 2023
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Pediatrics
Rest isn't best: Getting kids back to school sooner after a concussion can mean a faster recovery
Contrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published in JAMA Network Open finds. In fact, an early return to school is associated with a lower symptom burden after ...
Jan 20, 2023
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Neuroscience
Good news for athletes who are slow to recover from concussion
A new study suggests that athletes who recover more slowly from concussion may be able to return to play with an additional month of recovery beyond the typical recovery time, according to a new study published in the January ...
Jan 18, 2023
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