ADHD athletes take longer to recover from concussion
High school athletes with ADHD take longer to recover from a sport-related concussion, a new study says.
May 1, 2025
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Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Brain Concussion
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Age and sports experience are stronger predictors of children's performance than concussion history, study finds
A new study published in Concussion from York University's Faculty of Health may offer reassuring news for parents whose children have a history of concussion, but want to get back to playing sports.
Apr 29, 2025
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Child concussion: What to know if your child takes a blow to the head
When a child tumbles to the floor from a blow to the head, a parent's inner alarms should sound. The child may have a brain injury.
Apr 20, 2025
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AI-powered model predicts post-concussion injury risk in college athletes
Athletes who suffer a concussion have a serious risk of reinjury after returning to play, but identifying which athletes are most vulnerable has always been a bit of a mystery, until now.
Apr 16, 2025
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Neck strength testing should be included in concussion prevention
Griffith University researchers have found weaker neck strength is a risk factor for concussion and higher head impacts in rugby league, rugby union, and soccer athletes.
Apr 14, 2025
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Lower tackle height in rugby reduces head collisions, study finds
Lowering the tackle height in men's rugby has successfully reduced the rate of head collisions among players, a study suggests.
Apr 8, 2025
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Full recovery after a child's concussion may take longer than previously thought
University of Montreal-led research has found that children who sustain concussion may need three months or longer to be considered optimally recovered across physical, cognitive, socioemotional, and resilience domains.
Childhood brain injuries can affect educational attainment in adulthood—study shows concussion can be enough
A study conducted at Tampere University shows that a blow to the head can significantly impact a child's or adolescent's future education and, consequently, their career. Even a mild concussion can have far-reaching consequences. ...
Mar 24, 2025
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A stronger neck can help young athletes reduce their risk of concussion
During Australia's winter sports seasons, hundreds of thousands of children will take to the field in contact sports like rugby league, rugby union, Australian rules and soccer.
Mar 19, 2025
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Persistent postconcussion changes seen in cerebral blood flow
For athletes with concussion, persistent postconcussion changes are seen in cerebral blood flow (CBF) and white matter at return-to-play (RTP) and up to one year later, according to a study published online March 12 in Neurology.
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