Glutamate, GABA and glutathione in adults with persistent post-concussive symptoms
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
doaj +1 more source
The Association Between Persistent White-Matter Abnormalities and Repeat Injury After Sport-Related Concussion [PDF]
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
core +1 more source
A Case for Mental and Physical Rest in Youth Sports Concussion: It’s Never Too Late
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
doaj +1 more source
Synthetic Cannabinoid Use and Sports-Related Concussion Risk Among US Adolescents: Implications for School Health Screening and Prevention. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs), such as Spice and K2, appeal to adolescents because they are inexpensive and often evade standard drug tests. We assessed associations between SC use and sports‐related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among US adolescents.
Kalra S, Nagaraja N, Kalra D.
europepmc +2 more sources
Neurological consequences of traumatic brain injuries in sports. [PDF]
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
core +1 more source
Association of Blood Biomarkers With Acute Sport-Related Concussion in Collegiate Athletes: Findings From the NCAA and Department of Defense CARE Consortium [PDF]
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
core +1 more source
Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment After Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
Over the last decade, numerous concussion evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs), consensus statements, and clinical guidance documents have been published.
Catherine C. Quatman‐Yates +22 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Neuropsychological evaluation of blast-related concussion: Illustrating the challenges and complexities through OEF/OIF case studies [PDF]
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
core +2 more sources
Concussions in young adult athletes: No effect on cerebral white matter
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
doaj +1 more source
Key Points Question What factors are associated with recovery in pediatric patients with mild traumatic brain injury or concussion? Findings In this cohort study of 600 pediatric patients presenting to concussion clinics in 3 centers, girls and women ...
Philip Rosenbaum +9 more
semanticscholar +1 more source

