Neuroscience
New research offers insights into football-related concussions
(HealthDay)—Repeated hits to the head, rather than one severe blow, may determine whether football players suffer a concussion, a new study suggests.
Oct 25, 2018
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Health
An expert's guide to avoiding back pain
(HealthDay)—Back pain is a common problem in the United States, but there are ways to protect yourself, an expert says.
Oct 25, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Head and neck cancer survivors at increased risk of suicide
Despite improved survival rates among cancer patients, the risk of death by suicide remains high, especially among those treated for head and neck cancers.
Oct 25, 2018
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Neuroscience
Pop Warner implements concussion-awareness program for kids
Pop Warner, the country's largest youth football program, is implementing a concussion-awareness initiative aimed at educating young athletes about how to recognize symptoms of a head injury.
Oct 18, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Take 10 for mindfulness
(HealthDay)—Feel yourself being pulled in a million directions and losing track of what's really important? The meditative practice called mindfulness can help you get centered and re-focus on what's meaningful to you.
Oct 17, 2018
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Neck device shows promise in protecting the brain of female soccer players
A new study of female high school soccer players suggests that a neck collar may help protect the brain from head impacts over the course of a competitive soccer season.
Oct 15, 2018
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Pediatrics
Kids' concussion symptoms may persist for a year
(HealthDay)—A year after a concussion, up to one-third of kids still have symptoms such as headache and irritability that may affect school performance, a new study finds.
Oct 15, 2018
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Neuroscience
Cumulative sub-concussive impacts in a single season of youth football
In an investigation of head impact burden and change in neurocognitive function during a season of youth football, researchers find that sub-concussive impacts are not correlated with worsening performance in neurocognitive ...
Oct 15, 2018
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Neuroscience
A diagnostic tool to save lives and prevent brain damage
A new study confirms the efficacy of a new diagnostic tool that utilises ultrasound to measure intracranial pressure following accidents. The technology will now be provided with artificial intelligence so that ambulance ...
Oct 2, 2018
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Surgery
Factors associated with phantom odor identified
(HealthDay)—Phantom odor perception in middle-aged and older individuals is associated with poor health, persistent dry mouth, and head injury, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & ...
Oct 1, 2018
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