Neuroscientists use statistical model to draft fantasy teams of neurons
This past weekend teams from the National Football League used statistics like height, weight and speed to draft the best college players, and in a few weeks, armchair enthusiasts will use similar measures ...
Neuroscience
Apr 29, 2013 |
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New study first to image concussion-related abnormal brain proteins in retired NFL players
Sports-related concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries have grabbed headlines in recent months, as the long-term damage they can cause becomes increasingly evident among both current and former athletes. ...
Neuroscience
Jan 22, 2013 |
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NFL players may be at higher risk for depression as they age
National Football League (NFL) players may be at increased risk of depression as they age due to brain damage resulting from concussions, according to two studies released today that will be presented at the American Academy ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 16, 2013 |
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NFL players may be at higher risk of death from Alzheimer's and ALS
New research shows that professional football players may be at a higher risk of death from diseases that damage the cells in the brain, such as Alzheimer's disease and ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), compared to ...
Neuroscience
Sep 05, 2012 |
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Study of retired NFL players finds evidence of brain damage
(HealthDay) -- Tests performed on a group of retired NFL players revealed that more than 40 percent suffered from problems such as depression and dementia, adding to a growing pile of evidence that repeated ...
Health
Jun 29, 2012 |
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Finding unseen damage of traumatic brain injury
The soldier on the fringes of an explosion. The survivor of a car wreck. The football player who took yet another skull-rattling hit. Too often, only time can tell when a traumatic brain injury will leave ...
Neuroscience
Mar 02, 2012 |
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Brain study hopes to help boxers deal with safety issues
Some days are better than others for Leon Spinks. At 58, he has dementia, difficulty maintaining balance and short-term memory impairment, says wife Brenda.
Health
Feb 17, 2012 |
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The best wastewater treatment plants can't filter out superbug fragments
Even a very good wastewater treatment plant can't clean up fragments of superbugs -- bacteria that have developed a resistance to antibiotics -- and until now, almost no one has noticed.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 21, 2011 |
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Experts call for research on prevalence of delayed neurological dysfunction after head injury
One of the most controversial topics in neurology today is the prevalence of serious permanent brain damage after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Long-term studies and a search for genetic risk factors are required in order ...
Neuroscience
Apr 05, 2013 |
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'Obese' label may not apply to heavy ex-NFL players
(HealthDay) -- Standard definitions of obesity, which are based on height and weight, may not apply to former National Football League players and other groups with greater muscle mass, according to a new ...
Overweight and Obesity
Jul 30, 2012 |
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Amateur players need to beware of long term effects of concussion
Well timed to coincide with the Super Bowl, the US football final that seems to obsess the nation, President Obama raised the issue of the effects of long term damage caused by concussion in the game. In an interview with ...
Health
Mar 07, 2013 |
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Evidence shows concussions require long-term follow-up for players
As the National Football League braces for lawsuits by 4000 former players alleging the league failed to protect them from the long-term consequences of concussions, game-changing research by a leading Canadian researcher ...
Health
Feb 17, 2013 |
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Health and law expert: NFL not alone in handling concussions as 'benign' problems
More than 2,000 former football players are suing the National Football League, saying the league should have taken action earlier to deal with injuries related to concussions more seriously.
Health
Jan 17, 2013 |
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NFL's Seau had brain trauma at time of suicide, report finds
(HealthDay)—When former National Football League star linebacker Junior Seau killed himself last year, he had a catastrophic brain disorder probably brought on by repeated hits to the head, the U.S. National ...
Other
Jan 10, 2013 |
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A scientific approach to assessing return to play after concussion in NFL
(Medical Xpress)—After sustaining a concussion, when can an athlete safely return to play? That's the primary question for professional and amateur athletes alike.
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Sep 12, 2012 |
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