Concussion expert in new plagiarism scandal as BMJ retracts more papers
High-profile Australian neurologist and concussion expert Associate Professor Paul McCrory is embroiled in a new plagiarism scandal, with The BMJ retracting six more of his…
Tag: Sports medicine
Death from heat exhaustion after ‘inappropriate’ training session triggers NRL review
The NRL will review its policy on heat exhaustion after a coroner found that a Manly player died following an “inappropriate” preseason training session. Keith…
‘A story worth telling’: The unexpected concussion diagnosis that inspired Dr Mukesh Haikerwal
An unexpected concussion diagnosis followed by a ”profoundly different” rehabilitation plan has inspired a leading GP to hold a seminar on updates in managing brain…
Doctor calls for changes in training intensity after NRL player’s death
Sporting codes should enforce a standard two-week acclimatisation period when players return to training after an up-and-coming NRL player’s pre-season death, a doctor has told…
Keep kids away from competition for three weeks post-concussion: new guidance
Children and teenagers with concussion should be symptom-free for at least 21 days before returning to competition, according to new guidance with the tagline, ‘If…
Medical Must-See: Sprint for glory leaves man with bilateral Achilles tendon rupture
To loosely borrow from Oscar Wilde, to lose one’s Achilles tendon to rupture is a misfortune; to lose both simultaneously is just pure bad luck…
Returning to play ‘low risk’ for elite athletes with well-managed genetic heart disease
Elite-level athletes who return to competitive sport after being diagnosed with a genetic heart disease have a low risk of cardiac events, show results from…
Skin cancer risk ‘more than doubled’ in Aussie golfers: study
Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and socialise, but a study suggests Australian golfers are more than twice as likely to have…
GP launches $3 million defamation case over article which allegedly sparked AHPRA investigation
A GP is suing for millions over a newspaper article that alleged he helped two footballers seek exemptions from the AFL’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Dr…
Strict rest ‘not beneficial’ after concussion: updated guidance
New guidance for sport-related concussion says light physical activity with reduced screen time is better than ‘strict rest’ for early management. The global Concussion in Sport…
