Evidence for Concussion Subtype Classification
Supporting evidence for 5 concussion subtypes – a reminder to conduct comprehensive acute concussion evaluations: https://academic.oup.com/neurosurgery/advance-article/doi/10.1093/neuros/nyz332/5552009
NHL New Concussion Video
The National Hockey League and NHLPA released a new video to educate athletes, families, coaches, and medical staff about sports concussion. Narrated by Pat LaFontaine and featuring SNS members Dr. Paul Comper and Dr. Ruben Echemendia, the video discusses concussion signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and management. https://www.nhl.com/video/2019-concussion-education-video/t-277350912/c-68701003
Is Football Bad For The Brain?
SNS President-Elect, Dr. Munro Cullum, talks about the importance of sports participation and clarifies misconceptions about the long term effects of playing football in this article for the popular press: https://www.statnews.com/2019/09/27/concussions-football-uncertain-long-term-effects/
CTE reporting: Do no harm
In the spirit of do no harm, The Lancet publishes a call for balance when reporting on CTE. The correspondence by a lengthy list of respected clinicians and researchers emphasizes the importance of balanced reporting and notes that misinformation about CTE can cause real harm to patients. Read the statement here.
Biomarkers are not – and cannot – be the Holy Grail for concussion
Much work is being done in the search for blood-based markers that can be used to diagnose concussion. Is this even a realistic aim? To learn more about important caveats to consider read the recent series of articles by Asken, et al. Asken B, et al “Concussion Biomarkers Assessed in Collegiate Student-Athletes (BASICS) I” Neurology…
K-D use in professional football
Is the K-D a useful diagnostic tool in adult professional sports? How are test findings best used in clinical situations? Read the recent publication from Martin Mrazik, Ph.D. and his colleagues: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/neu.2017.5490 Dhiren Naidu et al. Sideline Concussion Assessment: The King-Devick Test in Canadian Professional Football, Journal of Neurotrauma (2018). DOI: 10.1089/neu.2017.5490
Impact of ATC’s on high school sports injuries
What is the importance of having athletic trainers on the sideline? Can their presence reduce overall injuries and improve identification of concussions? Read this article by Lauren Pierpoint, Cynthia LaBella, Christy Collins, Sarah Fields, & Dawn Comstock. https://injepijournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40621-018-0159-6 Pierpoint, L .A., LaBella, C.R., Collins, C. L., Fields, S.K., & Comstock, D. (2018). Injuries in girls’ soccer…
Media Headlines of concussion and CTE versus Good Science
Can science compete with media headlines to inform concussion policies? How can we can more accurately inform public policy that impacts sports participation? Take a look at this JAMA Pediatrics article from Chris Giza, William Stewart, & Mayumi Prins. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2686729 Giza, C. C., Stewart, W., & Prins, M. L. (2018). Building good policy from good science-The case for concussion…
Gender differences in symptom reporting across the youth age span
Do males and females report symptoms differently across the youth age span? Does gender or age matter more? Review this article by our very own Rosemarie Moser and Phil Schatz and Lauren Olek. https://academic.oup.com/acn/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/arclin/acy007/4840582?redirectedFrom=fulltext Moser, R.S., Olen, L., & Schatz, P. (2018). Gender differences in symptom reporting on baseline sports concussion testing across the youth…
Hockey players’ secrets to resilience
Do professional hockey players respond differently to concussions than non-athletes? Can our thinking change how we recover from a concussion? Check out this recent Forbes article from our own Dr. Sonia Mosch for a professional hockey perspective. Read the full article here – https://www.fda.gov/newsevents/newsroom/pressannouncements/ucm596531.htm