Suicidal Risk Triples Among People Experiencing Weekend Concussions
Adults with a diagnosis of concussion have an increased long-term risk of suicide, particularly after concussions on weekends.
Adults with a diagnosis of concussion have an increased long-term risk of suicide, particularly after concussions on weekends.
‘Sports medicine physicians in the 2016 Conference explore current decisions, controversies as well as best practices that define the clinical practice of sports medicine.’
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Dr. Solomon, clinical neuropsychologist and Co-Director of the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center, works with both the Nashville Predators and Tennessee Titans and has a research interest in sports-related concussions. One of the major topics he addressed is whether concussions cause depression and/or suicide. This is not an easy question to answer but he presented an overview of scientific studies on the topic. Despite some media reports, he concludes that there is poor quality evidence regarding a causative relationship of sport-related concussion and psychiatric illness as well as suicide and further research is needed in this area.
About the AMSSM Annual Meeting: The conference features lectures and research addressing the most challenging topics in sports medicine today including concussion and mental health, tendinopathy, running medicine with a focus on nutrition, mechanics, youth running and ultramarathon, thromboembolic events, diabetes, sideline management of abdominal and chest trauma, low back pain, emerging technologies, bone health including a stress fracture workshop and treatment/interpretation of bone edema on MRI and more.
Concussions Had Spiked by 30 Percent This Super Bowl Season
Former New York Giants safety Tyler Sash had suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), despite playing only two seasons in National Football League.
Former New York Giants safety Tyler Sash had suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), despite playing only two seasons in National Football League.
Childhood Concussions May Impair Brain Function After Injury
Organized sports at all levels have implemented safety protocols for preventing head injuries, most pediatric concussions still result from athletic activities.
Organized sports at all levels have implemented safety protocols for preventing head injuries, most pediatric concussions still result from athletic activities.
US Soccer Federation Bans Heading For Children Under 10 To Prevent Concussions
The new guidelines by the soccer federation were made to resolve a legal case launched by parents and players alleging not enough was done to treat and monitor head injuries.
The new guidelines by the soccer federation were made to resolve a legal case launched by parents and players alleging not enough was done to treat and monitor head injuries.
