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Movement Disorders
Associations Between Changes in Levels of Phosphorylated Tau and Severity of Cognitive Impairment in Early Alzheimer Disease

by myneuronews May 15, 2025

by myneuronews May 15, 2025

Research Objectives The primary aim of this study is to explore the relationship between fluctuations …

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Olfaction and Plasma Biomarkers of Alzheimer Disease and Neurodegeneration in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study

by myneuronews May 15, 2025

by myneuronews May 15, 2025

Study Overview The research focused on the relationship between olfactory function and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), …

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Traumatic brain injury
Injury Prevention Programs in Youth Football: A Narrative Review of the FIFA 11+ and FUNBALL Programs

by myneuronews May 15, 2025

by myneuronews May 15, 2025

Program Framework and Objectives The FIFA 11+ program and the FUNBALL initiative are both structured …

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Traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury graphing: A case study of Charles Whitman

by myneuronews May 15, 2025

by myneuronews May 15, 2025

Case Background In August 1966, Charles Whitman became infamous for a tragic shooting spree in …

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Dementia
Olfaction and Plasma Biomarkers of Alzheimer Disease and Neurodegeneration in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study

by myneuronews May 15, 2025

by myneuronews May 15, 2025

Link Between Olfaction and Neurodegeneration The sense of smell, or olfaction, has been increasingly recognized …

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Traumatic brain injury
Characteristics of pediatric patients with sports-related concussions: A single site retrospective review

by myneuronews May 14, 2025

by myneuronews May 14, 2025

Patient Demographics In the examination of pediatric patients with sports-related concussions, understanding the demographics of …

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Traumatic brain injury
Longitudinal assessment of post-concussion driving reaction time

by myneuronews May 14, 2025

by myneuronews May 14, 2025

Background and Rationale Understanding the effects of concussive injuries on cognitive and motor skills is …

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Functional neurological disorders
Association of APOC1 with cortical atrophy during conversion to Alzheimer’s disease

by myneuronews May 14, 2025

by myneuronews May 14, 2025

Association of Apoc1 with Alzheimer’s Disease Recent research has underscored the significance of the apolipoprotein …

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Exploring astaxanthin: a comprehensive review on its pharmacokinetics properties and neuroprotective potential

by myneuronews May 13, 2025

by myneuronews May 13, 2025

Astaxanthin Pharmacokinetics Astaxanthin, a carotenoid known for its remarkable color and antioxidant properties, is increasingly …

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Functional neurological disorders
Apolipoprotein E (APOE) and Alzheimer’s disease risk in a Ugandan population: A pilot case-control study

by myneuronews May 12, 2025

by myneuronews May 12, 2025

Apolipoprotein E Genotypes and Alzheimer’s Disease The study investigated the relationship between different genotypes of …

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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 […]