New concussion study in women’s rugby
An international study on concussion in sportswomen has been announced by the company that developed a concussion test for adult ...
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Almost half of people with concussion still show symptoms of brain injury six months later
Even mild concussion can cause long-lasting effects to the brain, according to researchers at the University of Cambridge. Using data ...
NFL players who experienced concussion symptoms during careers show reduced cognitive performance decades after retirement
Former professional football players who reported experiencing concussion symptoms during their playing careers were found to perform worse on a ...
For former football players, concussion and hypertension go hand in hand
The chance that former professional football players will be diagnosed with high blood pressure — a known risk factor for ...
Getting kids back to school sooner after a concussion can mean a faster recovery – new study
OTTAWA, Canada – - Contrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a ...
Some screen time better than none during children’s concussion recovery
Too much screen time can slow children’s recovery from concussions, but new research from UBC and the University of Calgary ...
Synthetic playing fields for sports may pose increased risk of concussion in youth
ANAHEIM, CA—While rules and playing equipment in sports have changed over time, one area of sports safety that remains largely ...
Which student-athletes can be safely released to an athletic trainer after concussion?
October 4, 2022 —When a high school or college student consults a physician about a sport-related concussion, their age, severity of ...
Rugby concussion to be studied in grassroots games for the first time by University of Essex
Concussion in grassroots rugby will be investigated in a new cutting-edge technology trial which could transform player safety across the ...
Mandated headgear may lower concussion risk among high school lacrosse players
Mandated headgear meeting professional standards may lower the risk of concussion among high school girls playing lacrosse, suggests research published ...
Concussion symptoms in children may have multiple underlying causes
Different types of brain damage caused by a concussion may lead to similar symptoms in children, according to research led ...
Innovative researcher from University of Calgary receives the 2021 Turnbull-Tator Award in Spinal Cord Injury and Concussion Research
Since 2001, in honour of Barbara Turnbull, Brain Canada and the Barbara Turnbull Foundation have been partnering to support the ...
Concussion worse if fighters rapidly cut weight before boxing and MMA matches, ground-breaking study reveals for the first time
Fighters who rapidly cut weight before bouts are at a higher risk of suffering concussions or being misdiagnosed with head ...
Reducing subsequent injuries after a concussion
As assistant professor of orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, David Howell, PhD, understands the relationship between ...
How Long Does It Really Take to Recover from Concussion?
MINNEAPOLIS - A new study suggests that people with mild traumatic brain injuries may be more likely to have cognitive ...
Study: Aerobic exercise after a sport-related concussion speeds recovery in adolescent athletes
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Adolescents can speed their recovery after a sport-related concussion and reduce their risk of experiencing protracted recovery ...
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