Migraine History and Associated Comorbidities in High School Athletes (N3.001)

Conclusions:Student athletes with pre-existing migraines are statistically more likely to have other comorbidities. Athletes with migraine only did not perform more poorly on cognitive testing, but they did report more baseline preseason symptoms. Those with migraine and other comorbidities demonstrated poorer cognitive performance and symptoms increased with additional comorbidities. This study highlights the importance of assessing recovery from symptoms post-injury in light of possible higher baseline symptoms in those with comorbidities.Disclosure: Dr. Wojtowicz has nothing to disclose. Dr. Iverson has nothing to disclose. Dr. Silverberg has nothing to disclose. Dr. Gerrard has nothing to disclose. Dr. Atkins has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zafonte has nothing to disclose. Dr. Berkner has nothing to disclose. Dr. Seifert has received personal compensation for activities with Avanir Pharmaceuticals.

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Wojtowicz, M., Iverson, G., Silverberg, N., Gerrard, P., Atkins, J. E., Zafonte, R., Berkner, P., Seifert, T. Tags: Neuroscience in the Clinic: Cutting Edge Concussion Data from the NCAA-DoD Grand Alliance Source Type: research