Repair protein can persist in brains of some concussed athletes – study
“The findings show that participating in repeated collision sports like football may have a direct link to long-term inflammation in the brain.”
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“The findings show that participating in repeated collision sports like football may have a direct link to long-term inflammation in the brain.”
Read moreSome 85% of horse-related injuries are from falls, but riders who are properly “fall trained” are less likely to be injured, an expert says.
Read more“It’s such a complex issue with no easy fix, and it is therefore essential that all disciplines work together and take on multiple levels of responsibility.”
Read moreThe scientists are unsure why such brain injuries are more likely to lead to depression in women.
Read moreVideo coverage of the International Conference for the Health, Safety and Welfare of Jockeys, which was held in Paris late last month.
Read moreMicromovements of the brain, called headpulses, can help identify an ongoing concussion.
Read moreAlthough the declines identified were modest, the potential long-term impact of concussions cannot be overlooked, the study author said.
Read moreDevice reveals brain changes in athletes whose concussion symptoms had gone away, suggesting they could be returning to their chosen sport too soon.
Read more“Many clinicians have suspected that this is a clinically distinct disorder with a unique pattern of symptoms and unique treatment response.”
Read more“We can say that, consistently, we would not expect IQ to be diminished from when children are symptomatic to when they’ve recovered.”
Read moreThe new design had impressive impact absorption, and was able to withstand repeated blows.
Read moreReducing risk for all horse riders is the aim of the third annual Summer of Safety, and British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) has big plans for 2023.
Read more“There is a need to implement evidence-based return to school protocols and ensure that young people with concussion have access to multidisciplinary healthcare services, so they can recover without falling behind.”
Read moreNon-drug treatments emphasised in new research by a leading neurologist can be used by anyone that has concerns about ADHD, concussion symptoms, or memory loss.
Read moreThe new statement includes the input of more than 100 expert researchers and clinicians.
Read more“Safety vests have become very popular in our sport and in our discipline, but unfortunately, we know very little about their capabilities.”
Read moreWork on the Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport was carried out by more than 100 expert researchers and clinicians from around the world.
Read moreThe new design could aid athletes across a range of sports carrying concussion risk, say researchers.
Read moreA video series produced by Ireland’s horse sport and racing bodies in association with the Road Safety Authority and police, is calling on motorists to be cautious around horse riders.
Read moreNew concussion management protocols aim to help prevent serious and long-term effects on injured riders.
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