Predicting Concussion Outcome by Integrating Finite Element Modeling and Network Analysis
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2020 Concussion is a significant public health problem affecting 1.6–2.4 million Americans annually. An alternative to reducing the burden of concussion is to reduce its incidence with improved protective equipment and injury mitigation systems.
Erin D. Anderson +6 more
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Association of Blood Biomarkers With Acute Sport-Related Concussion in Collegiate Athletes: Findings From the NCAA and Department of Defense CARE Consortium [PDF]
, 2020 Importance: There is potential scientific and clinical value in validation of objective biomarkers for sport-related concussion (SRC). Objective: To investigate the association of acute-phase blood biomarker levels with SRC in collegiate athletes.
Broglio, Steven P. +26 more
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Glutamate, GABA and glutathione in adults with persistent post-concussive symptoms
NeuroImage: Clinical, 2022 Persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS) are debilitating and endure beyond the usual recovery period after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Altered neurotransmission, impaired energy metabolism and oxidative stress have been examined acutely post ...
Julie M. Joyce +7 more
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A Case for Mental and Physical Rest in Youth Sports Concussion: It’s Never Too Late
Frontiers in Neurology, 2012 Over the past decade, there has been a considerable increase in research on, and media attention to, sports-related concussion. However, despite accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and management of sports-related concussion have remained a ...
Rosemarie Scolaro Moser +4 more
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Neurological consequences of traumatic brain injuries in sports. [PDF]
, 2015 Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common in boxing and other contact sports. The long term irreversible and progressive aftermath of TBI in boxers depicted as punch drunk syndrome was described almost a century ago and is now widely referred as chronic ...
Hardy, J, Ling, H, Zetterberg, H
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Neuropsychological evaluation of blast-related concussion: Illustrating the challenges and complexities through OEF/OIF case studies [PDF]
, 2011 Background/objective: Soldiers of Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Iraqi Freedom (OIF) sustain blast-related mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) with alarming regularity. This study discusses factors in addition to concussion, such as co-morbid
Charlesworth, Molly J +5 more
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The Association Between Persistent White-Matter Abnormalities and Repeat Injury After Sport-Related Concussion [PDF]
, 2020 Objective: A recent systematic review determined that the physiological effects of concussion may persist beyond clinical recovery. Preclinical models suggest that ongoing physiological effects are accompanied by increased cerebral vulnerability that is ...
Brett, Benjamin L. +14 more
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Frontiers in Neurology, 2020 Prior studies have reported long-term differences in brain structure (brain morphometry) as being associated with cumulative concussion and contact sport participation.
Benjamin L. Brett +16 more
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Concussions in young adult athletes: No effect on cerebral white matter
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2023 IntroductionThe media’s recent focus on possible negative health outcomes following sports- related concussion has increased awareness as well as anxiety among parents and athletes.
Linda J. Hoffman +6 more
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Long-term health outcomes after exposure to repeated concussion in elite level: rugby union players [PDF]
, 2016 Background: There is continuing concern about effects of concussion in athletes, including risk of the neurodegenerative disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Hay, J. +6 more
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