Review
Clinical Neurology
Morgan Brady, Patria A. Hume, Susan Mahon, Alice Theadom
Summary: This study aimed to compare the recovery and assessment methods of sports-related and non-sports-related mild traumatic brain injuries. After reviewing 42 articles, it was found that direct comparison of recovery trajectories between the two types of injuries was difficult due to differences in methodology, definitions, outcome measures, and follow-up timing. Only one article reported on the differences between sports-related and non-sports-related traumatic brain injuries at comparable timepoints, and no differences were found in recovery time frames or overall symptom burden. Therefore, standardized outcome measures and follow-up time frames are needed to facilitate understanding of the similarities and differences between sports- and non-sports-related mild traumatic brain injuries and inform clinical treatment.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Andrew Stuart McIntosh, Declan Alexander Patton, Alexander G. D. McIntosh
Summary: This paper aims to inform policy, practice and research on the management of head injury risks in competitive skateboarding, specifically focusing on current knowledge, biomechanical data, helmet standards and impact performance. The study found that head injury risks are high in competitive skateboarding, with a minority of athletes wearing helmets.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Jeanne Gubbels, Mark Assink, Claudia E. van der Put
Summary: This review summarizes the impact of different protective factors on antisocial behavior in youth. The study found that 50 domains have a significant negative effect on antisocial behavior, including conservativeness, self-transcendence, life satisfaction, involvement in romantic relationships, the capacity to reflect or mentalize, peer relationships quality, prosocial peers, prosocial values, agreeableness, school self-esteem, parental control, general resilience, and social skills. The study also reveals that the impact of these domains differs across subgroups of antisocial youth based on age, gender, and the severity of their behavior.
JOURNAL OF YOUTH AND ADOLESCENCE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Huw Rees, Ulrik McCarthy Persson, Eamonn Delahunt, Colin Boreham, Catherine Blake
Summary: This study investigated the epidemiological characteristics of contact injuries in field hockey. Data collected from self-reported injuries and injuries reported by physiotherapists showed that 107 contact injuries occurred, accounting for 33.1% of all injuries. Athletes had an absolute risk of 0.372 of sustaining a contact injury. Rule changes mandating the use of personal protective equipment may help reduce the absolute risk and severity of contact injuries in field hockey.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Natalia Vallianou, Dimitris Kounatidis, Gerasimos Socrates Christodoulatos, Fotis Panagopoulos, Irene Karampela, Maria Dalamaga
Summary: Although the fungal community accounts for a smaller proportion of the human microbiome, recent research has shed light on its potential interactions with both the human bacteriome and the host. Various cancers, such as head and neck cancer, colorectal carcinoma, and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, have shown associations with differences in the composition of the mycobiome. Fungi, particularly Malassezia and Schizophyllum, have been linked to the onset and progression of certain cancers, highlighting their potential as diagnostic tools or treatment targets in the future.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shams Anwar, Faisal Khan, Yahui Zhang, Susan Caines
Summary: Corrosion is a major contributor to structural degradation in process industries, with preventive barrier coatings like zinc, nickel, and composite coatings commonly employed for corrosion resistance. The complexation of zinc and nickel ions by agents can stabilize the electrodeposition bath to improve corrosion resistance in resulting coatings. Co-deposited zinc and zinc-nickel composite corrosion resistance coatings show promise in reducing equipment failure and improving safety and reliability in processing equipment.
JOURNAL OF LOSS PREVENTION IN THE PROCESS INDUSTRIES
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cristiano Miranda de Araujo, Odilon Guariza-Filho, Flavio Magno Goncalves, Isabela Bittencourt Basso, Angela Graciela Deliga Schroder, Bianca L. Cavalcante-Leao, Gloria Cortz Ravazzi, Bianca Simone Zeigelboim, Jose Stechman-Neto, Rosane Sampaio Santos
Summary: This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in closed environments against exposure to bioaerosols. It was found that using surgical masks or N95 respirators can effectively reduce the risk of transmission, and having all individuals in the same environment use masks is more effective than having only some use high filtering respirators.
INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
Jacqueline van Ierssel, Martin Osmond, Jemila Hamid, Margaret Sampson, Roger Zemek
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis found that children with a previous history of concussion have more than four times the risk of sustaining a concussion compared to those without. Future studies should consider sex differences and further explore concussion risk in youth sports.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Jiaqi Li, Xuefeng Zhao, Guangyi Zhou, Mingyuan Zhang
Summary: This study proposes a deep learning-based inspection method to determine the improper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by detecting the presence of safety hats and safety harness hooks. The method achieved an accuracy of 0.9467 in experimental scenarios and improves safety management efficiency without affecting individual behavior.
Article
Sport Sciences
Keith A. Stokes, Matthew Cross, Sean Williams, Carly McKay, Brent E. Hagel, Stephen W. West, Simon Paul Roberts, Ricardo T. Sant'Anna, Edward Morrison, Simon Kemp
Summary: Research in professional male rugby union players in England found that wearing padded headgear did not significantly affect concussion injury rates or time to return to play. Having a history of concussion significantly increased the odds of sustaining a concussion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Orthopedics
Amy L. Xu, Jennifer J. Beck, Emily A. Sweeney, Megan N. Severson, A. Stacie Page, R. Jay Lee
Summary: Cheerleading is a highly popular youth sport in the United States and has evolved from a form of entertainment to a competitive sport. There is a need for appropriate clinical guidance for cheerleaders, especially when they return to the sport after an injury. Previous studies have shown that cheerleading is associated with a higher risk of fractures, concussions, and catastrophic injuries compared to other sports. This review provides evidence-based discussions on 10 pertinent topics regarding cheerleading and its risks to the musculoskeletal system, aiming to provide comprehensive resources for orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians.
ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Taylor A. M. Wolffe, Anna Clinton, Andrew Robinson, Louis Turrell, Anna A. Stec
Summary: This study investigated the personal protective equipment (PPE) of UK firefighters and found that most firefighters remove contaminated gear inside the fire truck. The frequency of cleaning the gear is related to seniority, length of service, and fire attendance frequency. In addition, storage of the gear poses a potential risk of cross-contamination.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(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)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luciana Cordeiro, Juliana Rizzo Gnatta, Caroline Lopes Ciofi-Silva, Amy Price, Naila Albertina de Oliveira, Rodrigo M. A. Almeida, Giulia M. Mainardi, Shrinidhy Srinivas, Whitney Chan, Anna Sara S. Levin, Maria Clara Padoveze
Summary: PPE implementation in healthcare is complex and influenced by various factors. This scoping review identified barriers to PPE implementation, such as discomfort in clinical work, supply and logistic issues, inadequate facilities infrastructure, weak policies and communication procedures, and health workers' psychological issues. Interventions to address these barriers included ensuring health workers' well-being, reorganizing work, implementing IPC protocols, improving communication and training, and making structural and organizational changes to improve PPE adherence.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Ash T. Kolstad, Paul H. Eliason, Jean-Michel Galarneau, Amanda Marie Black, Brent E. Hagel, Carolyn A. Emery
Summary: The study compared the incidence rates and odds of concussion between youth ice hockey players based on mouthguard use and helmet age. The results showed that wearing a mouthguard was associated with a lower concussion rate and odds. Evaluation: 9 out of 10 points.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
