Article
Clinical Neurology
Grant L. Iverson, Jonathan Greenberg, Nathan E. Cook
Summary: Pre-injury and post-injury anxiety are prevalent among adolescents and young adults with concussions, and are important risk factors for persistent post-concussion symptoms. Elevated post-injury anxiety was found to be the strongest predictor of ongoing symptoms, highlighting the need for assessment and treatment of anxiety in this population.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rachael L. Murray, Emma O'Dowd
Summary: Despite the decrease in smoking rates since 2000, smoking remains a significant risk factor for premature mortality and lung cancer. Continuing to smoke after a lung cancer diagnosis is associated with increased mortality and tumor recurrence. A recent meta-analysis indicates that quitting smoking around the time of lung cancer diagnosis is associated with improved survival.
LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Carolyn A. Emery, Paul Eliason, Vineetha Warriyar, Luz Palacios-Derflingher, Amanda Marie Black, Maciek Krolikowski, Nicole Spencer, Stacy Sick, Stacy Kozak, Kathryn J. Schneider, Shelina Babul, Martin Mrazik, Constance Lebrun, Claude Goulet, Alison Macpherson, Brent E. Hagel
Summary: The study results showed that the policy change disallowing body checking in adolescent ice hockey leagues (ages 15-17) significantly reduced rates of injury and concussion, highlighting the potential public health impact and the importance of enforcing such policies in older adolescent ice hockey players.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kiana Rafiee, Helge Schritt, Daniel Pleissner, Guneet Kaur, Satinder K. Brar
Summary: Biocomposites, made up of polymeric matrix and reinforcing fibers, have emerged as innovative materials and alternatives to traditional composites. To be classified as green and sustainable, biocomposites must align with green chemistry principles. This review discusses recent advancements in biocomposite development, addressing sourcing, synthesis, modification methods, and end-of-life options such as biodegradation and recyclability. Case studies focusing on poly(lactic) acid- and mycelium-based biocomposites are presented to further explore these aspects.
CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Alissa Wicklund, Ashley Roy, J. Douglas Coatsworth
Summary: Providing youth athletes with a medical definition of concussion increases the number of concussions reported, regardless of age, sex, or sport type. This simple intervention helps athletes understand when a concussion has occurred and leads to more accurate self-reported history. Reporting behavior after receiving the vignette does not vary across different demographics of athletes.
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Jason C. Dorman, Daniel N. Poel, Verle D. Valentine, Thayne A. Munce
Summary: This study examined the head impact exposure of middle school football players over multiple seasons and found a significant reduction in head impacts. The most prominent decline occurred in practices, although head impacts in games also decreased.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Larry Hinkson, Christof Dame, Thorsten Braun, Irit Nachtigall, Wolfgang Henrich
Summary: The challenges and ethical considerations of achieving a quadruplet pregnancy at a very advanced maternal age through IVF with donor eggs and sperm are highlighted in this case study. International guidelines for women of advanced reproductive age may need to be revisited in light of this debate.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Akiyoshi Shimura, Jiro Masuya, Katsunori Yokoi, Chihiro Morishita, Masayuki Kikkawa, Kazuki Nakajima, Chong Chen, Shin Nakagawa, Takeshi Inoue
Summary: Although physical activity and exercise are generally believed to have positive effects on mental health, excessive physical activity may have negative effects. This study explored the U-shaped dose-response curves between physical activity and mental health, and identified the optimal range of physical activity for positive mental health outcomes. The findings suggest that moderate physical activity is associated with more favorable mental health measurements, while excessive or prolonged physical activity may have negative impacts on mental health.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Onofrio Iacoviello, Giuseppe Verriello, Stefania Castellaneta, Stefano Palladino, Michela Wong, Girolamo Mattioli, Paola Giordano, Ruggiero Francavilla, Fernanda Cristofori
Summary: This article presents a case of a 3-year-old boy with late-onset HPS, successfully treated with extra-mucosal pyloromyotomy. The article challenges the principle of preferring more aggressive surgical approaches over less invasive ones.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Jeremy M. Root, Jeanette Fong, Gia Badolato, Ponda Jamil Madati
Summary: In managing concussion scenarios, most pediatric emergency medicine providers recommend a moderate delay in returning to school and sports, especially for more severe concussions. This management strategy may be influenced by recent evidence suggesting prolonged rest does not reduce the risk of prolonged concussion symptoms.
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CARE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alan J. Pearce, Dawson J. Kidgell, Mark A. Tommerdahl, Ashlyn K. Frazer, Billymo Rist, Rowena Mobbs, Jennifer Batchelor, Michael E. Buckland
Summary: This study investigated the somatosensory and corticomotor physiology of retired contact sport athletes with a history of repeated concussion/subconcussion head trauma. The results showed retired athletes expressing chronic symptoms exhibited significant pathophysiology compared to those with no ongoing concerns and non-concussed controls, with a linear dose-response relationship between the number of reported concussions and abnormal neurophysiology. Neurophysiological assessments such as TMS and somatosensory measures can be useful biomarkers to assess cortical impairments and progression of neuropsychological impairment in individuals with a history of repeated head trauma.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Sara P. D. Chrisman, Emily Kroshus, Rachel Hays, Erin Kinney, Kiana Hafferty, Beth J. Bollinger, Tamerah Hunt, Nicole Walden, Stephanie Walsh, George Chiampas, Dane Ramshaw, Kirsten D. Senturia, Ann Glang
Summary: Research suggests that communication about concussion among adult stakeholders significantly affects athletes' reporting of concussion symptoms. This study aimed to develop a conceptual model describing factors contributing to adult stakeholder (AS) concussion communication with youth athletes. The findings indicate that adult stakeholders have good knowledge of concussion safety, but lack clear institutional mandates to discuss concussion with youth athletes. Additionally, there are concerns about the effectiveness of such communication in improving safety. Future research should utilize these findings to enhance the effectiveness of concussion education interventions for coaches, referees, and administrators.
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN SPORT EXERCISE AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Grant L. Iverson, Ryan Van Patten, Douglas P. Terry, Christopher R. Levi, Andrew J. Gardner
Summary: This study found that depression in retired elite level rugby league players was not significantly associated with lifetime history of concussions or number of years playing professional collision sport, but was instead correlated with current anxiety, stress, resilience, and life interference due to chronic pain.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tushar Narayan Rathod, Ashwin Hemant Sathe, Nandan Amrit Marathe
Summary: This retrospective observational study analyzed the neurological recovery in patients with progressive neurological deficit undergoing delayed decompression and fixation in tuberculosis of spine. The results showed significant scope for neurological improvement even after delayed surgery, with preoperative neurological status being the most significant determinant of postoperative neurological outcome.
GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Oncology
A. Karlsson, A. Ellonen, H. Irjala, V. Valiaho, K. Mattila, L. Nissi, E. Kyto, S. Kurki, R. Ristamaki, P. Vihinen, T. Laitinen, A. Algars, S. Jyrkkio, H. Minn, E. Heerva
Summary: Persistent smoking after cancer diagnosis is associated with increased cancer mortality. Recent quitters have lower cancer mortality and overall mortality compared to persistent smokers. Deep learning can accurately classify smoking data from medical narratives, highlighting the importance of smoking cessation in oncologic patients.
