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chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Traumatic brain injury
Concussion Risk and the Need for Prevention: An Exploration into the Complexity of Community Perspectives in Rugby Union

by myneuronews June 19, 2025

by myneuronews June 19, 2025

Understanding Concussion in Rugby Union Concussion, a form of traumatic brain injury, has become a …

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The Acute Effects of Non-concussive Head Impacts on Brain Microstructure, Chemistry and Function in Male Soccer Players: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial

by myneuronews June 18, 2025

by myneuronews June 18, 2025

Study Overview This pilot randomized controlled trial set out to investigate the immediate effects of …

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Role of video review for sport-related concussion identification: a systematic review

by myneuronews June 18, 2025

by myneuronews June 18, 2025

Background on Concussion Identification Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury that can occur …

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Understanding Beliefs and Perceptions of Parents, Coaches, and Organizational Leaders toward Non-concussive Head Impact Exposure in Youth American Football

by myneuronews June 13, 2025

by myneuronews June 13, 2025

Study Overview The investigation into the beliefs and perceptions of parents, coaches, and organizational leaders …

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“I’ve not been knocked out, so I’ll probably be fine:” Amateur Rugby players do not know the risks they are taking

by myneuronews June 4, 2025

by myneuronews June 4, 2025

Understanding the Risks Engaging in amateur rugby entails a variety of physical confrontations that inherently …

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Special Issue: Concussion and Head Impacts in Football (Call for Papers)

by myneuronews May 21, 2025

by myneuronews May 21, 2025

Understanding Concussions in Football Concussions are a significant concern in football, a sport characterized by …

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Imaging a concussion and the ensuing immune response at the blood-brain barrier

by myneuronews May 19, 2025

by myneuronews May 19, 2025

Understanding the Blood-Brain Barrier The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a highly selective permeability barrier that …

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The Association Between Age of First Exposure to American Football at a Young Age and Later-Life Health Issues in Healthy, Community-Dwelling Adults

by myneuronews May 14, 2025

by myneuronews May 14, 2025

Background and Rationale In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the long-term …

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Cellular and molecular mechanisms of pathological tau phosphorylation in traumatic brain injury: implications for chronic traumatic encephalopathy

by myneuronews May 10, 2025

by myneuronews May 10, 2025

Pathological tau phosphorylation mechanisms Tau is a critical protein in the brain, primarily known for …

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Cellular and molecular mechanisms of pathological tau phosphorylation in traumatic brain injury: implications for chronic traumatic encephalopathy

by myneuronews May 10, 2025

by myneuronews May 10, 2025

Pathological Tau Phosphorylation Mechanisms Tau protein is a key player in maintaining the structural integrity …

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Microsurgical Management of Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysms: Case Series and Review of Advanced Imaging and Cranial Base Approaches
Background and Significance Aneurysms associated with the anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) are relatively rare…
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Review of its Management in Sub-Saharan Africa
Overview of Behavioral Symptoms Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) encompass a wide range…
Vertical Heterophoria and Vestibular Symptoms in Military Personnel with Chronic mTBI
Vertical Heterophoria and Its Impact Vertical heterophoria (VH) is a subtle yet significant binocular vision…
Using the Modified Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening Tool to Identify Blast Exposure Effects in Military Service Members
Background of Blast Exposure Blast exposure has become a significant concern in military settings, especially…
Clinical Recommendations for Female Para and Adaptive Athletes: Perspectives from Current Literature
Clinical Insights In the realm of sports medicine and adaptive physical activity, it is essential…

Risk of suicidal behaviors following sport-related and non-sport-related concussion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: Concussion, whether sport-related or non-sport-related, is a risk factor for suicidal behaviors, including Suicidal Ideation, Made a Suicide Plan, and Attempted Suicide, with comparable levels of risk for both contexts. Given the elevated risk for Attempted Suicide observed among males following a concussion, the integration of suicide risk screening and sex-specific intervention strategies into […]
Kerala Brain Injury Questionnaire: Feasibility, Reliability, and Validation Study
CONCLUSIONS: The KBIQ is a reliable and valid assessment of chronic postconcussive symptoms in older Indian adults. The KBIQ can be used by nonclinicians, making it suitable for widespread case detection in community settings and for prescreening individuals prior to clinic visits, helping clinicians identify potential undiagnosed health issues.
Exercise intolerance and time to medical clearance to return to sport following sport-related concussion in adolescents
CONCLUSION: Exertion testing may identify female adolescents at higher risk of delayed medical clearance recovery to RTS, informing the comprehensive clinical management of SRC.
A novel multimodal pharmacologic approach using guanfacine, N-acetylcysteine, and donepezil in severe TBI: a case series
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a leading cause of long-term morbidity and disability worldwide. Individuals with moderate to severe TBI often experience persistent neurocognitive deficits, including short-term memory loss, executive dysfunction, and slowed cognitive processing for which there are currently no FDA-approved treatments. This case series investigates the synergistic use of guanfacine, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), and […]
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Neuropathologic Change in Military Veterans
The Department of Defense Blast Injury Research Program Coordinating Office held an International State-of-the-Science Meeting in 2015 to consider and reach consensus about the current body of knowledge relating to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the military. The two biggest future priority areas identified at that time related to the need for more research on […]