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A Neuroscientific Approach to the Examination of Concussions in Student-Athletes
Published on: December 8, 2014
Does history of concussion affect current cognitive status?
A Collie1, P McCrory, M Makdissi
1University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia. acollie@cogstate.com
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|May 25, 2006
Summary
This study found no link between a history of concussion and current cognitive function in athletes. Previous research suggesting cognitive impairment after concussion was not replicated.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- The relationship between concussion history and neurocognitive function is debated.
- Some studies indicate cognitive deficits in athletes with prior concussions, while others do not.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between self-reported concussion history and current neurocognitive status.
- To clarify the controversial findings in existing literature.
Main Methods:
- The study assessed neurocognitive status in relation to the number of self-reported concussion episodes.
- Data analysis aimed to identify any correlation or lack thereof.
Main Results:
- No significant relationship was found between the number of previous self-reported concussions and current cognitive state.
- This finding directly contradicts previous research suggesting a link.
Conclusions:
- A history of self-reported concussion does not appear to be associated with current cognitive impairment.
- Further research may be needed to understand the discrepancies in findings across studies.
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