2 Minute Medicine Rewind November 11, 2024
Safety of simultaneous vs sequential mRNA COVID-19 and inactivated influenza vaccines 1. In this randomized clinical trial, the safety profile, ...
Tag: sports medicine
Exoskeletal assisted walking devices currently do not demonstrate clear benefits for patients with paralysis
1. In veterans with spinal cord injuries, exoskeletons showed no clear benefits (medical, physical or psychological) compared to standard wheelchair ...
Increased affective and sleep symptoms reported after late presentation for concussion
1. In this retrospective study, individuals who sought care at a concussion specialty clinic 15-30 days after a sports-related injury ...
Athletes may be at greater risk of developing atrial fibrillation
1. The risk of developing atrial fibrillation was significantly greater in athletes compared to non-athletes. 2. Younger (<55 yrs) and ...
Researchers validate scoring of postconcussive symptom measure to characterize duration
1. After analyzing multiple approaches to the Postconcussion Symptom Inventory (PCSI), researchers found that an increase in severity on 2 ...
Participation in sports and exercise linked to lower opioid use
1. Adolescents who reported engaging in sports, athletics, or exercise at least once a week within the past year were ...
High school cheerleading injury rates lower than other sports
1. This epidemiological study found that high school cheerleading injury rates ranked 18 out of 22 surveyed sports, nationally. ...
Mandatory eye protection may reduce field hockey injuries
1. High school girl’s field hockey teams were evaluated for injuries before and after the establishment of a national mandate ...
Prolonged rest after concussion not linked to improved outcomes
1. Recommending 5-day rest (strict rest) to adolescents after concussion was not associated with improved neurocognitive or balance outcomes when ...