Neuroscience
Concussion recovery not clear cut for children
Sleep problems, fatigue and attention difficulties in the weeks after a child's concussion injury could be a sign of reduced brain function and decreased grey matter.
Nov 29, 2019
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Neuroscience
Number of years in NFL, certain positions portend greater risk for cognitive, mental health problems
Longer NFL careers and certain playing positions appear to each spell greater long-term risk for serious cognitive problems such as confusion, memory deficits, depression and anxiety in former football players, according ...
Aug 30, 2019
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Neuroscience
Concussions linked to erectile dysfunction in former NFL players
Former professional football players who have experienced concussion symptoms, including loss of consciousness, disorientation or nausea after a head injury, are more likely to report low testosterone and erectile dysfunction ...
Aug 26, 2019
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Pediatrics
Concussion risk is higher in female athletes
With schools starting back for the year, many young athletes are returning to sports—and with that comes the possibility of injuries, including concussions.
Aug 19, 2019
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Neuroscience
Concussion rates are nearly double what we thought—and summer is prime injury time
With concussions seeming more common than ever before, researchers at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute—University Health Network, set out to answer the question, Are we looking at a true epidemic, or just better recognition?
Jul 2, 2019
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Neuroscience
Concussion symptoms reversed by magnetic therapy
Concussion symptoms—such as loss of balance, hazy comprehension, sleep disturbance and ability to walk straight—can be reversed by a new type of magnetic stimulation, research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) ...
May 30, 2019
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Neuroscience
Study paves way for better treatment of lingering concussion symptoms
A La Trobe University study has lifted the lid on the debilitating effects of persistent post-concussion symptoms (PCS) felt by many—10% of concussion-sufferers—after a knock to the head.
May 16, 2019
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Neuroscience
Risk for repeat concussion quantified for pediatric patients
(HealthDay)—A total of 16.2 percent of children with an index concussion experience at least one repeat concussion within two years, according to a study published online May 14 in The Journal of Pediatrics.
May 15, 2019
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Neuroscience
What makes athletes report or hide concussion symptoms?
Whether or not an NCAA Division I athlete is likely to report concussion symptoms depends on factors including their vested interests, their understanding of health implications, and their team culture and societal influences ...
May 8, 2019
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Pediatrics
Simple test can indicate prolonged symptoms following pediatric sports-related concussion
Researchers from Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, Colorado, have found that abnormal performance on the Romberg balance test can indicate that children and adolescents ...
Apr 16, 2019
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