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Microstructural Alterations in Tract Development in College Football and Volleyball Players: A Longitudinal Diffusion MRI Study.

Author: AkersCarolyn, BoldtBrian, CamarilloDavid Benjamin, DennisEmily Larson, DiGiacomoPhillip Scott, DouglasDavid, GeorgiadisMarios, GoubranMaged, GrantGerald, KarimpoorMahta, MillsBrian David, MitchellLex, MouchawarNicole, RosenbergJarrett, SamiSohrab, WintermarkMax, ZeinehMichael

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Overview

This study investigated longitudinal changes in brain microstructure in high-contact collegiate athletes compared to low-contact controls using advanced diffusion MRI. The findings suggest that repeated impacts in high-contact sports may affect brain microstructure, highlighting the importance of longitudinal studies using advanced diffusion MRI techniques to assess the potential long-term impacts of repetitive head trauma in athletes.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Repeated impacts in high-contact sports such as American football can affect the brain's microstructure, which can be studied using diffusion MRI. Most imaging studies are cross-sectional, do not include low-contact players as controls, or lack advanced tract-specific microstructural metrics. We aim...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10501097/

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Brain Microstructure: A Look at Athletes' Brains

The world of [neurology] is constantly seeking to understand the impact of [physical activity] on brain health. This study investigates the effects of [repeated impacts] in [high-contact sports] on brain microstructure using [diffusion MRI], a powerful imaging technique that reveals the intricate details of brain tissue.

Repeated Impacts: Shaping Brain Microstructure

The study, a [longitudinal] investigation, compared [high-contact athletes] (football players) with [low-contact athletes] (volleyball players). The researchers observed significant differences in [brain microstructure] between the two groups, indicating that [repeated impacts] associated with [high-contact sports] may indeed affect the brain's microstructure. This is like observing the erosion patterns in a desert landscape – the impact of wind and sand on the terrain, much like the effects of repeated impacts on the brain.

A Glimpse into Brain Health

The study's findings provide valuable insights into the potential impact of [high-contact sports] on brain health. Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term consequences of these microstructural changes, but this research offers a crucial stepping stone in understanding the complex relationship between [physical activity] and [brain health].

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research, like a camel caravan trekking across a vast desert, journeys through the intricate world of brain microstructure. The study's findings, like a wellspring in the arid landscape, reveal the potential impact of [high-contact sports] on the brain's delicate structure. This research, a beacon of hope in the vast desert of [neurology], emphasizes the importance of continued investigation into the relationship between [physical activity] and [brain health], paving the way for a more comprehensive understanding of the intricate interplay between body and mind.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2023-08-31
  2. Date Revised 2023-09-16
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Pubmed ID

37479529

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC10501097

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