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Traumatic brain injury
Cerebral Haemodynamic Assessment Following Sport-related Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury) in Youth and Amateur Rugby Union Players

by myneuronews May 2, 2025

by myneuronews May 2, 2025

Cerebral haemodynamic changes Cerebral haemodynamics refers to the flow of blood in the brain and …

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Traumatic brain injury
Disclosure of possible concussions in National Rugby League Women’s Premiership players

by myneuronews May 2, 2025

by myneuronews May 2, 2025

Background on Concussions in Rugby Concussions are a significant concern in contact sports, particularly in …

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Associations of Collegiate Football Career and Incident Concussion with Players’ Health: A Longitudinal Study from the CARE Consortium

by myneuronews May 1, 2025

by myneuronews May 1, 2025

Impact of Collegiate Football on Health Collegiate football has long been a cornerstone of American …

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Traumatic brain injury
Collision Sports and Neurodegenerative Disease: Inclusion of Moderating Risk Factors

by myneuronews May 1, 2025

by myneuronews May 1, 2025

Impact of Collision Sports on Neurodegenerative Risk Participation in collision sports can have significant implications …

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Enhancing Sport-Related Concussion Return-to-Play Protocols for Non-Professional Athletes

by myneuronews May 1, 2025

by myneuronews May 1, 2025

Background on Sport-Related Concussions Sport-related concussions are a form of mild traumatic brain injury that …

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Traumatic brain injury
Associations of Collegiate Football Career and Incident Concussion with Players’ Health: A Longitudinal Study from the CARE Consortium

by myneuronews May 1, 2025

by myneuronews May 1, 2025

Background and Rationale In recent years, the growing concern surrounding sports-related concussions has prompted educators, …

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On-Field Diagnosis and Management of Sports-Related Concussion in Pediatric Athletes

by myneuronews May 1, 2025

by myneuronews May 1, 2025

Understanding Concussion in Pediatric Athletes Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury that occur …

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Clinical Cut Point for the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index After Adolescent Concussion

by myneuronews April 29, 2025

by myneuronews April 29, 2025

Clinical Relevance of Sleep Quality Sleep quality is a pivotal aspect of overall health and …

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Concussions Are Associated With Increases in Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Risk in American-Style Football Athletes

by myneuronews April 26, 2025

by myneuronews April 26, 2025

Impact of Concussions on Cardiovascular Health Recent research has highlighted a concerning link between concussions …

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Computational Modelling of Protected and Unprotected Head Impacts in Rugby

by myneuronews April 26, 2025

by myneuronews April 26, 2025

Impact Mechanics in Rugby The mechanics of impact in rugby are complex and involve a …

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Averaged 22-month test-retest reliability of non-computerized baseline cognitive assessments in healthy youth athletes
CONCLUSIONS: All measures, except NEPSY-II Memory for Designs, demonstrated moderate to good test-retest reliability for both absolute and normed scores over an average 22-month interval between baseline administrations. However, clinicians should not overlook potential practice effects when interpreting a youth athlete's second baseline performance. The authors also underscore the value of examining raw data in […]
Laboratory Evaluation of a Wearable Instrumented Headband for Rotational Head Kinematics Measurement
CONCLUSION: This new instrumented headband improves upon previous headband designs in reconstructing the rotational head kinematics resulting from frontal soccer ball impacts, providing a potential alternative to instrumented mouthguards.
The Case for Protective Headguards in Amateur Boxing and Implications for International Policy on Headguard Bans
The recent prohibition of headguards by the International Boxing Association (IBA; previously AIBA) has sparked worldwide controversy regarding safeguarding the health of athletes in the boxing community. Studies have evaluated the role of headguards in preventing concussion, cuts and lacerations and fractures. However, the evidence for improvement in these outcomes remains poorly characterised and a […]
Traumatic brain injury graphing: A case study of Charles Whitman
Research has identified violent behavior (i.e., assault, murder, and suicide) as a possible sequela of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and repeated mild TBI (rmTBI). However, misconceptions about consciousness and its ability to control an injured brain, the diverse spectrum of potential outcomes, and the role genetics/environmental factors can play make proving TBI's […]
Injury Prevention Programs in Youth Football: A Narrative Review of the FIFA 11+ and FUNBALL Programs
Football (soccer) is a dynamic sport popular among youth, but it poses risks of injuries such as ligament tears, fractures, and concussions. Injury prevention programs are essential for safeguarding young athletes' health and performance. This review evaluates two key programs: the 11+ and FUNBALL. The 11+ program is a structured warm-up designed for young female […]