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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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CTE & Neurodegeneration Issues Lillian Lee CTE & Neurodegeneration Issues Lillian Lee

Blood biomarkers detect reduced brain structure volume associated with repetitive head impacts in professional boxers and MMA fighters

A study in Neurology Advisor found that for active and retired professional fighters exposed to repetitive head impacts, blood plasma measurements of the biomarkers GFAP and NfL “may help identify those who are at risk for progressive regional brain atrophy and cognitive decline.”

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Professional cyclist Lizzy Banks: “there’s not a book on how you treat concussion”

Cycling is the sport responsible for the highest number of concussion-related visits to emergency departments in the U.S. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of follow-through in terms of education about the injury and treatment options for cyclists. British 31-year-old professional cyclist Lizzy Banks can attest to the hardship of recovering from concussions in the biking community.

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