Analysis of serum cortisol to predict recovery in paediatric sport-related concussion
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2018-02-05
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To study the relationship between acute serum cortisol following pediatric sport-related concussion (SRC) and clinical outcome measures of symptom burden and length to return to sport (RTS) Methods: Prospective observational study of ice hockey players ages 11-12 recruited prior to the hockey season. Players sustaining a SRC were assessed by a sports medicine physician completed a child Sport Concussion Assessment Tool-3 (childSCAT-3) and serum cortisol samples.
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fluid biomarkers, neuroendocrine dysfunction, athletes, sport-related concussion, cortisol