Publications by authors named "O J P Joyce"
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- This study examined how playing multiple seasons of rugby affects serum S100B levels in male professional players and the acute impact of concussion on these levels.
- Researchers collected blood samples during different seasons of play and after concussions to measure S100B concentrations using an ELISA assay.
- The results showed that while S100B levels remained stable across seasons, they significantly increased immediately after concussions, but returned to pre-season levels by the end of the season, suggesting S100B could be a valuable tool in managing sports-related concussions.
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- Midlife hypertension, or high blood pressure, may be a key factor in cognitive decline as people age, and this review explores that connection.
- The study analyzed data from 149 research articles spanning 26 countries, focusing on individuals aged 40-65 and their cognitive performance later in life.
- Findings indicate that midlife hypertension is negatively associated with cognitive functions like memory and executive function, but it does not seem to affect attention during midlife.
Oral potassium binders have a role in the management of acute hyperkalemia among hospitalized patients. However, with therapeutic additions to this class, there is insufficient evidence between potassium binders to support a standard of care recommendation for use in this acute setting. The purpose of this study was to compare the acute potassium lowering effects of sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (SZC) and sodium polystyrene sulfonate (SPS).
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- The study aimed to determine if a history of concussions affects multisensory integration in retired professional rugby players compared to retired international rowers.
- Researchers assessed susceptibility to the Sound-Induced Flash Illusion (SIFI) by evaluating self-reported concussion history and cognitive performance in both groups.
- Results showed that rugby players reported more concussions, but neither concussion history nor years in professional sports influenced their performance on the SIFI task.