Even mild concussions linked to impaired cognition in later life
Three or more concussions over a lifetime can lead to cognitive problems later on in life, such as impaired concentration and executive function, an Australian-led…
Tag: Sports medicine
‘Psychiatrists are particularly aggressive in the tackle’: Doctors eye World Cup glory
A doctor’s usual role in the World Cup is dealing with the on-field meniscus tears, anterior cruciate injuries, bone fractures and contusions. But with the…
Ballet helps breast cancer survivors improve shoulder mobility: study
Classical ballet classes could aid recovery from upper-body morbidity in women following breast cancer therapy, a small Australian study suggests. UNSW Sydney–led researchers say the…
Muhammad Ali’s doctors release new evidence ‘proving’ boxing trauma did not cause neurological symptoms
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s prominent neurological symptoms — namely, the left-arm rest tremor — were not the result of boxing-related head trauma, his doctors have…
Top neurologist’s concussion advice not ‘tarnished’ by plagiarism, review finds
Professional sport concussion guidelines have not been “tainted” by plagiarism despite a leading neurologist admitting to plagiarising other researchers in seven journal articles, an investigation has concluded. …
BMJ retracts papers by Aus concussion researcher who ‘broke its trust’
The BMJ has retracted a further nine articles by a high-profile Australian neurologist and concussion researcher, saying its trust in his work has been “broken”.…
GP who ‘delegated’ clinical decisions to Stephen Dank could practise again
When she was struck off in 2020, she said Mr Dank had threatened her.
Renowned AFL concussion doctor faces Medical Board of Australia investigation
Associate Professor Paul McCrory has been accused of plagiarism and breaching a Medical Board of Australia undertaking.
Older soccer players ’embarrassed’ to seek help with cardiac pain
Players lack confidence in recognising warning symptoms and tend to put off seeking medical advice, researchers find.
Brain bank uncovers suicide link to CTE in sports stars
Most brains donated to the bank had signs of neurodegeneration, a case series shows.
