Sports injury database ‘would be a crucial resource’ A Senate report into concussion has broadly been welcomed, although there is no firm recommendation for evidence-based guidelines for GPs.
Researchers identify first case of CTE in a female athlete The Australian Sports Brain Bank team believe it is a ‘sentinel case’ that much can be learned from.
Sweeping changes needed to limit concussion impact: RACGP More research, standardised clinical guidelines, enhanced Medicare support, and rule updates are among the recommendations.
Early recognition and management of concussion ‘critical’ High-profile injuries and emerging research is helping to chart appropriate assessment and management of concussion and its long-term impacts.
Sport and brain injury: Building the connection Long-term effects of sports-related brain injury are being brought to light, but an expert says broader research is needed.