Lower systemic nitric oxide bioactivity, cerebral hypoperfusion and accelerated cognitive decline in formerly concussed retired rugby union players.
Thomas S OwensChristopher J MarleyThomas A CalverleyBenjamin S StaceyLewis FallHayato TsukamotoAngelo IannetelliTeresa FilipponiBruce DaviesGareth L JonesChristophe HirtzSylvain LehmannEdouard TuaillonNicola MarchiJacqueline K LimbergPublished in: Experimental physiology (2023)
, P = 0.021). Retired rugby union players with history of multiple concussions may be characterised by impaired molecular, cerebral haemodynamic and cognitive function compared to non-concussed, non-contact controls.