News articles tagged with 'concussion'
Retired NFL players misuse painkillers more than general population
— 28 Jan 2011 17:09 | HealthRetired NFL players use painkillers at a much higher rate than the rest of us, according to new research conducted by investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St.…
US soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder more likely to feel long-term psychological effect
— 4 Jan 2011 22:35 | HealthCombat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms appear to be associated with longer-term physical (headache, tinnitus), emotional (irritability) and cognitive (diminished…
Virtual biopsy may allow earlier diagnosis of brain disorder in athletes
— 1 Dec 2010 18:46 | HealthIn a study of ex-pro athletes, researchers found that a specialised imaging technique called magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) may help diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy…
AAN: Any athlete suspected of having concussion should be removed from play
— 2 Nov 2010 13:15 | HealthThe American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is calling for any athlete who is suspected of having a concussion to be removed from play until the athlete is evaluated by a physician with…
Concussions in young athletes on the rise
— 31 Aug 2010 09:36 | HealthA new study from Hasbro Children's Hospital finds visits to emergency departments for concussions that occurred during organised team sports have increased dramatically over a 10-year…
Bodychecking triples injury risk in Pee Wee hockey
— 9 Jun 2010 12:58 | HealthBodychecking in Pee Wee hockey (with players aged 11-12) more than triples the risk of concussion and injury, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Calgary…
Simple test may help judge concussion in athletes
— 16 Feb 2010 11:26 | HealthA simple test of reaction time may help determine whether athletes have sustained a concussion (also known as mild traumatic brain injury) and when they are ready to play again, according…
Concussions not taken seriously enough: McMaster researcher
— 19 Jan 2010 11:00 | HealthDespite growing public interest in concussions because of serious hockey injuries or skiing deaths, a researcher from McMaster University has found that we may not be taking the common…
Strong link found between concussions and brain tissue injury
— 24 Aug 2009 16:15 | HealthConcussions, whether from an accident, sporting event, or combat, can lead to permanent loss of higher level mental processes. Scientists have debated for centuries whether concussions…
Children with concussions require follow-up care before returning to play
— 4 May 2009 19:12 | HealthChildren hospitalised with concussions should wait until they are seen by a clinician in a follow-up exam before returning to regular sports or playtime activities, according to researchers…
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