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Psychiatric symptoms caused by multiple concussions may be due to the kynurenine pathway and structural changes in the brain in collegiate-aged athletes

A study investigated the link between concussion history, changes in limbic brain structure (the emotional processing system), and psychiatric symptoms, focusing on the kynurenine pathway (KP) as a potential mechanism. The KP is a metabolic pathway connected to inflammation, the immune system, and neurological conditions.

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Athletes with comorbid depression and anxiety and no recent concussion  report more post-concussion symptoms than “healthy mood” athletes who are two weeks post-concussion

Scientists have found that athletes with baseline comorbid depression and anxiety reported more symptoms on the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale, without having a recent concussion, than the post-concussion athletes who had a healthy mood at baseline.

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Satisfaction with quality of life post-concussion may reduce the risk of lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries; more studies needed

A recent study in the Journal of Athletic Training explored the role of mental health in predicting lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries (LE MSK) after sports-related concussions in NCAA student-athletes. Previous research has found that the rate of LE MSK is elevated post-concussion, although the cause of this increased rate is unknown. In addition, poorer mental health is common post-concussion.

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