Association Between Playing American Football in the National Football League and Long-term Mortality

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May, 25, 2018
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Question Is regular participation as a player in the National Football League (NFL) associated with long-term mortality risk? Findings In this retrospective cohort study of 3812 NFL players who debuted between 1982 and 1992, there was no statistically significant difference in the risk of long-term all-cause mortality among career NFL players compared with NFL replacement […]

Acute Effects and Recovery Time Following Concussion in Collegiate Football Players: The NCAA Concussion Study

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Aug, 04, 2017
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Studies in basic neuroscience have demonstrated that mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) is followed by a complex cascade of ionic, metabolic, and physiological events that can adversely affect cerebral function for several days to weeks. This NCAA concussion study investigates the immediate effects and natural recovery course relating to symptoms, cognitive functioning, and postural stability […]

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Acute Effects and Recovery Time Following Concussion in Collegiate Football Players: The NCAA Concussion Study

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