Sports Concussion Recovery May Be Slower Than Thought
At two weeks postinjury, less than half of patients are recovered, regardless of age.
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Subconcussive Head Impacts May Affect Neuro-Ophthalmologic Function
Soccer kicking group performed faster than heading group on tests at zero, two, 24 hours after intervention
Concussion Incidence May Be Highest Among Nonathlete Undergraduate Students
Researchers determined that although the incidence of concussion was similar among men and women, the rate of non-sport-related concussion was higher than that of sport-related concussion.
Blood Biomarkers May Aid Understanding Mechanisms of Sport-Related Concussions
Study investigates the association of acute sport related concussion with blood biomarkers in collegiate varsity athletes.
Comorbidities May Influence Recovery in Service Members With Concussion
Deployed US military service members with concussion commonly have comorbid conditions that may influence their clinical course and overall recovery.
Early Concussion Treatment Linked to Faster Recovery
Earlier initiation of clinical care is associated with faster recovery after concussion.
Concussions More Common Among College Students Than Previously Thought
Non-sport-related concussions are more common on campus than sport-related concussion
Rate of Recurrent Concussions Has Decreased Across High School Sports
The rate of concussions sustained during high school football practice has decreased over the past 5 years, while the rate of concussions sustained in competition during regular football game season has increased.
Advanced MRI Highlights Long-Term Effect of Concussion in Athletes
Multimodal MRI in concussed athletes highlights persistent effects on CBF and mean diffusivity 1 year after medical clearance to return to play.
Risk and Severity of CTE Increase With Years of Football Played
The risk and severity of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increase with the number of years playing American football.
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