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Released: 24-May-2023 9:25 AM EDT
CHOP Researchers Comprehensively Assess the Safety of Using Your Head in Youth Soccer
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Repeatedly heading a soccer ball has been previously associated with negative long-term brain health for professional players. However, a new study found that a small number of repeated soccer headers equivalent to a throw-in did not cause immediate neurophysiological deficits for teens, suggesting that limited soccer heading exposure in youth sports may not result in irreversible harm if players are properly trained.

Newswise: University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center Holds Grand Opening Events for Phase 2 Expansion June 9 and 10
Released: 18-May-2023 12:10 PM EDT
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center Holds Grand Opening Events for Phase 2 Expansion June 9 and 10
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center is celebrating the grand opening of its Phase 2 expansion with a program and tours for lead project donors on Friday, June 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. and for the community on Saturday, June 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. UH Ahuja Phase 2 will be in full operation for patient services later in June, with the new, expanded Emergency Department opening June 5 and additional services opening June 27. The $236 million project is expected to bring more than 500 new jobs to the community. The medical center’s footprint has almost doubled in size with the addition of a 222,000 sq. ft., three-story hospital pavilion addition and 76,200 sq. ft. UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute.

Newswise: ACSM Annual Meeting Media Credential Requests Are Now Being Accepted
Released: 18-May-2023 8:05 AM EDT
ACSM Annual Meeting Media Credential Requests Are Now Being Accepted
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Join us as we gather at the 2023 ASCM Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine and World Congress on the Basic Science of Physical Activity and Aging Biology showcasing the latest in exercise science and sports medicine. These three exciting meetings will happen simultaneously and will feature 200+ hours of ground-breaking trends and research in sports medicine and exercise science. The 2023 ACSM Annual Meeting will be held May 30 to June 2 at the Hyatt Regency and Colorado Convention Center in beautiful Denver, CO.  

Released: 17-May-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Mary Mulcahey, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, Named Division Director of Sports Medicine at Loyola Medicine
Loyola Medicine

Loyola Medicine has named Mary K. Mulcahey, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, the division director of sports medicine in the department of orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation at Loyola Medicine and Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine.

Released: 16-May-2023 2:00 PM EDT
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Keep up with the latest news on skin in the Dermatology channel
Newswise

Skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in the United States, with over 5 million cases diagnosed annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that melanoma alone accounts for more than 8,000 deaths each year. Thankfully, skin cancer is highly preventable, making it crucial to prioritize protection. Below are some of the latest headlines in the Dermatology channel.

Released: 16-May-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Buffalo Rehab Group Now Featuring TRAZER
TRAZER

TRAZER, an innovative leader in technology designed for rehabilitation, strengthening, and enhancing athletic performance, is pleased to welcome Buffalo Rehab Group (BRG) to its client roster.

Released: 15-May-2023 8:20 PM EDT
Great inequality in international athletics
Linkoping University

Athletes from less affluent countries need more education on health to prevent injuries during hard training. But, paradoxically, more knowledge can also increase the risk of injury if there is no access to medically trained expertise. This is the conclusion of researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, in a new study on inequality in athletics.

Newswise: EXI unveils first digital implementations of Exercise is Medicine®
Released: 10-May-2023 3:45 PM EDT
EXI unveils first digital implementations of Exercise is Medicine®
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

EXI – the Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) that delivers personalized physical activity prescription and behavior change support for people with long-term health conditions – has unveiled its first Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) deployment alliances. Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center (FAFC) – located onsite at George Mason University Science & Technology campus in Manassus, Virginia, with a specialist team that delivers EIM in the community and via health provider referrals – and Logan Health, a Montana healthcare system offering EIM programs through its medical fitness center in Kalispell, Montana, will be the first facilities to deploy Exercise is Medicine® using EXI’s digital platform.

Released: 9-May-2023 2:15 PM EDT
Concussion in women’s rugby going unreported
Staffordshire University

Team spirit can be more of a hindrance than a help when it comes to reporting concussion in women’s rugby.

Newswise: Effects of Repetitive Head Trauma on Symptoms of Sport-Related Concussion
1-May-2023 1:55 PM EDT
Effects of Repetitive Head Trauma on Symptoms of Sport-Related Concussion
Journal of Neurosurgery

Researchers evaluated a database of over 25,000 ImPACT results obtained in young student-athletes. Patients with a history of multiple concussions reported greater cognitive, sleep, and neuropsychiatric symptoms but not migraine symptoms. This distinction may help guide decision-making regarding patient monitoring and return to play.

Released: 5-May-2023 6:30 PM EDT
Case report: former football player’s cognitive symptoms improved after study revealed alternative diagnosis and treatment
Mass General Brigham

Football players who have had repetitive head trauma and concussion are at heightened risk for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), an irreversible condition that leads to dementia. But not every case of cognitive decline means CTE.

Newswise: Elite Paratriathlete Amy Dixon Will Deliver Keynote at Glaucoma Research Foundation's 2023 Patient Summit
Released: 4-May-2023 5:55 PM EDT
Elite Paratriathlete Amy Dixon Will Deliver Keynote at Glaucoma Research Foundation's 2023 Patient Summit
Glaucoma Research Foundation

Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF), a national non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for glaucoma, has selected visually impaired professional triathlete Amy Dixon as keynote speaker for its 2023 Patient Summit, to be held in Long Beach, California, June 23-24.

Newswise: Ochsner Neurologist Named to National Board
Released: 4-May-2023 9:55 AM EDT
Ochsner Neurologist Named to National Board
Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health Sports Neurologist elected to serve on the American Academy of Neurology Board of Directors

Released: 2-May-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Climate change affecting allergies, and other allergy news
Newswise

For millions of Americans that suffer from seasonal allergies (pollen and mold), climate change is exacerbating an earlier, longer, and overall worse allergy season.

Newswise: Developing New Ways to Repair Tendons
Released: 27-Apr-2023 5:00 PM EDT
Developing New Ways to Repair Tendons
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai investigators are working to develop a more effective treatment for one of the most common and hard-to-heal musculoskeletal injuries: torn tendons.

Newswise:Video Embedded live-event-for-april-21-sleeping-pill-reduces-levels-of-alzheimer-s-proteins
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Released: 21-Apr-2023 3:10 PM EDT
TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE Live Event for April 21: Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer’s proteins
Newswise

Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

       
Newswise: Study of College Athletes Shows that Nutrition and Sleep May Go Hand in Hand
12-Apr-2023 4:15 PM EDT
Study of College Athletes Shows that Nutrition and Sleep May Go Hand in Hand
American Physiological Society (APS)

What you eat might influence when you go to sleep, according to a new study of elite female college athletes.

Released: 20-Apr-2023 3:50 PM EDT
How and when do athletes seek mental health support?
University of Birmingham

Athletes’ experience of using mental health support – and their attitudes towards these services – could be better understood with a more robust approach to research.

Newswise: UWF breaks ground on Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center
Released: 18-Apr-2023 8:05 PM EDT
UWF breaks ground on Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center
University of West Florida

UWF celebrates with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center, a $6 million facility dedicated to providing quality care to all student-athletes.

Newswise: Velocity-based training keeps athletes’ minds, bodies in sync
Released: 11-Apr-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Velocity-based training keeps athletes’ minds, bodies in sync
University of Miami

Bryan Mann, clinical associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, is working with University of Miami student-athletes to maximize their ability to perform.

Newswise: UT Southwestern surgeon offers insight on elbow injuries among young baseball players
Released: 10-Apr-2023 1:15 PM EDT
UT Southwestern surgeon offers insight on elbow injuries among young baseball players
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Spring marks the arrival of baseball, and with it the risk of elbow injuries among young players. Tears or ruptures of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) are the most common elbow injury among baseball players from youth leagues to the major leagues, especially pitchers. The most severe cases require reconstructive surgery, commonly known as Tommy John surgery.

Newswise: Roger Goodell, Commissioner, National Football League, Joins the American Association of Neurological Surgeons for a Fireside Chat at the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
Released: 7-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Roger Goodell, Commissioner, National Football League, Joins the American Association of Neurological Surgeons for a Fireside Chat at the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) announced that the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting will feature an exclusive Fireside Chat with Roger Goodell, Commissioner, National Football League.

Released: 3-Apr-2023 2:30 PM EDT
UWF Master of Science in Athletic Training program achieves accreditation
University of West Florida

#UWF’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program recently earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.

Released: 28-Mar-2023 2:20 PM EDT
From the doctor's office to the operating room: Keep up with the latest in healthcare here
Newswise

From septic shock to sticker shock. Keep up with this ever-growing, changing sector. Below are some of the latest stories on healthcare on Newswise.

Newswise: Study Suggests Wild Blueberries Help Burn Fat
Released: 27-Mar-2023 1:40 PM EDT
Study Suggests Wild Blueberries Help Burn Fat
Cal Poly Humboldt

New research from Cal Poly Humboldt proves this superfruit could help burn fat during exercise.

Released: 20-Mar-2023 10:20 AM EDT
ACSM Names 2023 Certified Professional of the Year
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Louise Valentine, MPH, CHES, ACSM-EP, ACSM-CPT, EIM, has been named ACSM’s Certified Professional of the Year for 2023.

Released: 17-Mar-2023 4:25 PM EDT
Step Forward in Gene Therapy to Treat Cause of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes
University of Utah Health

University of Utah Health scientists have corrected abnormal heart rhythms in mice, suggesting a new strategy for treating arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, the leading cause of cardiac arrest in young athletes.

   
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Released: 15-Mar-2023 5:50 PM EDT
3D-printed insoles measure sole pressure directly in the shoe
ETH Zürich

In elite sports, fractions of a second sometimes make the difference between victory and defeat. To optimize their performance, athletes use custom-​made insoles. But people with musculoskeletal pain also turn to insoles to combat their discomfort.

   
Released: 15-Mar-2023 3:45 PM EDT
Don't keep hitting that snooze button! Get the latest research news and expert commentary on sleep here.
Newswise

It's sleep awareness week, according to the National Sleep Foundation. It’s important to understand how sleep deprivation can impact your health. Most people recognize that if they don’t get enough sleep, their mood and memory will suffer the next day.

       
Released: 13-Mar-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Fewer sports injuries with digital information
Linkoping University

The number of injuries in youth athletics is significantly reduced when coaches and parents have access to digital information on adolescent growth.

Newswise: Dr. Bill Roberts Named ACSM Chief Medical Officer
Released: 10-Mar-2023 9:20 AM EST
Dr. Bill Roberts Named ACSM Chief Medical Officer
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) has named William Roberts, M.D., FACSM, as the organization’s new chief medical officer. The move was announced by ACSM Chief Executive Officer Kristin Belleson. “Bill is an excellent choice for this critical role and was selected from a deep and impressive pool of candidates,” Belleson said.

Newswise:Video Embedded wheelchair-basketball-player-holds-court-with-u-m-men-s-team
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Released: 9-Mar-2023 3:20 PM EST
Wheelchair basketball player holds court with U-M men’s team
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

As the days got closer, 10-year-old Matthew Ward grew increasingly excited to interview the University of Michigan Men’s Basketball team. He was elated at the chance to be able to talk to his favorite Wolverines one on one.

Newswise: UWF student, Andrews Institute Duo Save Life of Local Teen
Released: 9-Mar-2023 1:25 PM EST
UWF student, Andrews Institute Duo Save Life of Local Teen
University of West Florida

March is National Athletic Trainer Month! Read how a UWF student and a UWF Alumni helped save the life of a local teen during a volleyball tournament in January.

Newswise: University Hospitals Chairman of Orthopaedics and Browns’ Head Team Physician James Voos, MD, Receives NFLPS’ Top Research Award
Released: 8-Mar-2023 10:15 AM EST
University Hospitals Chairman of Orthopaedics and Browns’ Head Team Physician James Voos, MD, Receives NFLPS’ Top Research Award
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

The NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) awarded the Arthur C. Rettig Award for Academic Excellence to Dr. James Voos, Head Team Physician for the Cleveland Browns and NFLPS Board Vice President.

Released: 7-Mar-2023 3:30 AM EST
Head and Neck Injuries, Severity of Sports Injuries Increasing in High School Athletes
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

While the overall number of sports-related injuries is decreasing, the severity of those injuries and the number of head and neck injuries are on the rise.

Released: 7-Mar-2023 3:30 AM EST
Swing into Spring: Shoulder Arthroplasty Patients Can Return to Golf and Racket Sports with Less Pain, Maintain Level of Play
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Two studies presented at the 2023 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting found that patients who had shoulder arthroplasty could return to play golf or racket sports within six months to one year, experiencing significantly decreased pain as well maintained or improved performance.

Released: 7-Mar-2023 3:30 AM EST
New Study Demonstrates that Running Does Not Increase Risk of Arthritis
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Chicago Marathon® participants helped orthopaedic researchers further understand the impact of long-distance running on bone and joint health, specifically knee and hip arthritis in recreational runners.

Released: 6-Mar-2023 7:55 PM EST
How to prevent concussions in football? Better helmets
University of Cincinnati

Football helmets made by four leading manufacturers showed vulnerabilities in tests designed to better understand player concussions, according to a new study.

   
Released: 3-Mar-2023 4:00 PM EST
NFL players who experienced concussion symptoms during careers show reduced cognitive performance decades after retirement
Mass General Brigham

Former professional football players who reported experiencing concussion symptoms during their playing careers were found to perform worse on a battery of cognitive tests than non-players.

Released: 23-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
Un experto del Sistema de Salud de Mayo Clinic comparte 10 consejos para el entrenamiento con peso para principiantes
Mayo Clinic

Hace unos años, se consideraba que el levantamiento con peso estaba reservado solo para fisicoculturistas y deportistas. Sin embargo, se han investigado considerablemente los beneficios médicos de levantar pesas. Tener huesos y músculos más fuertes es beneficioso para todas las personas. Piense en incorporar el entrenamiento con peso a su rutina, más allá de su edad, capacidad o nivel de aptitud física.

Released: 23-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
Especialista do Sistema de Saúde da Mayo Clinic compartilha 10 dicas de musculação para iniciantes
Mayo Clinic

Anos atrás, acreditava-se que o levantamento de peso era reservado apenas para fisiculturistas e atletas. No entanto, muitas pesquisas significativas foram realizadas sobre os benefícios médicos da musculação. Ossos e músculos mais fortes são benéficos para todas as pessoas. Pense em incorporar a musculação em sua rotina, independentemente da sua idade, habilidade ou nível de condicionamento físico.

Released: 21-Feb-2023 2:05 PM EST
A New Catalyst For Recycling Plastic, New Antioxidants Found In Meat, And Other Chemical Research News
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Chemistry news channel on Newswise.

Newswise: Flu vaccination rate holds steady but misinformation about flu and Covid-19 persists
Released: 17-Feb-2023 6:20 PM EST
Flu vaccination rate holds steady but misinformation about flu and Covid-19 persists
Annenberg Public Policy Center

Although the public had been alerted that this winter could be a potentially bad flu season, barely half of Americans said in January that they had received a flu shot, a vaccination level unchanged in a representative national panel from the comparable period last year.

Newswise: Psychological Stress Impedes Performance, Even for Olympic Athletes
Released: 15-Feb-2023 3:25 PM EST
Psychological Stress Impedes Performance, Even for Olympic Athletes
Association for Psychological Science

Analysis of biometric data of 2020 Olympic archers provides empirical support for something sports fans have long suspected: When athletes feel the pressure, their performance suffers.

Released: 14-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
مراجعة على مدار 20 عامًا تشير إلى إمكانية عودة الرياضيين بأمراض قلب وراثية لممارسة الرياضات التنافسية 
Mayo Clinic

عادة ما يُستبعد الرياضيون المصابون بأمراض القلب الوراثية من المشاركة في الرياضات التنافسية بسبب الخطر المُتوقع للإصابة بتوقف القلب المفاجئ. في حين أن تخوف الأطباء قد يكون مبررًا، لكن هل هذه بالضرورة أفضل طريقة للتعامل مع الأمر؟

Released: 14-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
Una investigación de 20 años sugiere que los deportistas con enfermedades cardíacas genéticas pueden volver a competir sin correr peligro
Mayo Clinic

Los investigadores de Mayo Clinic hicieron una revisión de los atletas que se trataron en Mayo durante un período de 20 años, y los hallazgos publicados en Mayo Clinic Proceedings sugieren que después de que la afección del paciente se haya evaluado y tratado de manera adecuada, es factible que los atletas puedan volver a sus actividades de forma segura.

Released: 14-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
Avaliação de 20 anos sugere que atletas com doença cardíaca genética podem retornar com segurança aos esportes competitivos
Mayo Clinic

Atletas com doença cardíaca genética frequentemente são considerados inaptos a participar de esportes competitivos devido ao risco de parada cardíaca súbita. Embora a intenção dos médicos seja compreensível, será que essa é necessariamente a melhor abordagem?



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