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Research shows that brain changes in college athletes can persist for up to a year after a concussion, even after they are ...

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Concussed college athletes may experience lasting brain changes, including reduced blood flow, up to a year after returning ...

For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a new study.

The proportion of concussion diagnoses for both male and female players was lowest in 2023, at 4.3% and 7.8%, respectively.

"The presence of significant, long-lasting brain changes after injury reinforces ... 25 of whom had suffered a concussion during regular season play in basketball, football, hockey, lacrosse ...

They competed in the following sports: basketball, football ... When compared to their pre-injury brain scans, those who returned to play after concussion had significantly reduced blood flow ...