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Repeated blows to the head can cause near point of convergence

Even Mild Football Head Injury Can Cause Visual Disturbance

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Study of college players raises concerns about repetitive non-concussive impacts
High school football players are more likely to suffer more symptoms after a concussion

High School Football Players Have Most Post-Concussion Symptoms

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Meanwhile, youth league players most likely to return to field less than 24 hours after head injury
Athletes may take longer to recover after a concussion if they had psychosomatic symptoms before their head injury

Preexisting Mental Distress Can Slow Concussion Recovery

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If psychosomatic symptoms present before injury, it took twice as long for most athletes to improve
A machine-learning platform that uses the entire shape of cerebral blood flow velocity waveforms acquired via transcranial Doppler imaging is more accurate for diagnosing concussion

AAN: Using Entire Shape of CBFV Waveform IDs Concussion

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Machine-learning platform uses entire shape of cerebral blood flow velocity waveforms
High school football players wearing loose helmets experience worse concussion effects than players whose helmets fit properly

AAOS: Loose-Fitting Football Helmets = Worse Concussions

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Teens with loose-fitting helmets have higher rates of drowsiness, hyperexcitability, noise sensitivity
The risk of suicide is increased after concussion

Three-Fold Increased Suicide Risk After Concussion

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Increased long-term risk of suicide, particularly after concussions on weekends
Physicians should take a more active stand against tackle football

Physicians Should Actively Address Tackling in Football

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Recommendations that prioritize children's health should extend beyond supervision
A case report published online Jan. 4 in JAMA Neurology highlights a neuropsychological test profile conducted on a patient with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Signs of CTE in Brain of Deceased 25-Year-Old Football Player

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Neuropsychological profile conducted prior to death of patient who had played football from age 6
Athletes who suffer a concussion can show signs of reduced cerebral blood flow

RSNA: Reduced Blood Flow in Brain Persists Post Concussion

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But preliminary study doesn't determine whether that is cause for concern
A simple blood test may one day be able to detect concussions in children

Blood Test Has Potential for Detecting Concussion in Children

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Could help reduce number of CT scans and associated radiation exposure