Tag: Concussions
Concussions Found to Be Common in Water Polo
Average was just over two per person; researchers found they were more common among females
Children With Concussion Often Seen in Primary Care First
Researchers find that most cases are first tended to at doctors' offices, not hospital ERs
Even Mild Football Head Injury Can Cause Visual Disturbance
Study of college players raises concerns about repetitive non-concussive impacts
High School Football Players Have Most Post-Concussion Symptoms
Meanwhile, youth league players most likely to return to field less than 24 hours after head injury
Preexisting Mental Distress Can Slow Concussion Recovery
If psychosomatic symptoms present before injury, it took twice as long for most athletes to improve
AAN: Using Entire Shape of CBFV Waveform IDs Concussion
Machine-learning platform uses entire shape of cerebral blood flow velocity waveforms
AAOS: Loose-Fitting Football Helmets = Worse Concussions
Teens with loose-fitting helmets have higher rates of drowsiness, hyperexcitability, noise sensitivity
Three-Fold Increased Suicide Risk After Concussion
Increased long-term risk of suicide, particularly after concussions on weekends
Physicians Should Actively Address Tackling in Football
Recommendations that prioritize children's health should extend beyond supervision
Signs of CTE in Brain of Deceased 25-Year-Old Football Player
Neuropsychological profile conducted prior to death of patient who had played football from age 6
