Quantitative MRI as an imaging marker of concussion: evidence from studying repeated events
Mangor Pedersen, Michael Makdissi, Dan Parker, Thomas Barbour, David F. Abbott, Paul McCrory, Graeme D. Jackson
Abstract
Dr Paul McCrory is a co-investigator, collaborator, or consultant on grants relating to mild traumatic brain injury funded by several governmental organizations. He is co-chair of the International Concussion in Sport Group. He has been reimbursed by the government, professional scientific bodies, and sporting bodies for travel costs related to presenting research on mild traumatic brain injury and sport-related concussion at meetings, scientific conferences, and symposiums. He received consultancy fees in 2010 from Axon Sports (USA) for the development of educational material (which was not renewed) and has received research funding since 2001 from CogState Inc. He does not hold any individual shares in any company related to concussion or brain injury assessment or technology. He did not receive any form of financial support directly related to this manuscript. Dr Michael Makdissi is a consultant Sport and Exercise Medicine physician at Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre and team physician for the Hawthorn football club (AFL). He is a member of the International Concussion in Sport Group. He receives research funding from the AFL and non-financial research support from CogState Pty Ltd. He has attended meetings organised by the International Olympic Committee, the National Football League (USA), the National Rugby League (Australia) and FIFA (Switzerland); however, has not received any payment, research funding, or other monies from these groups other than for travel costs. He is an honorary member of concussion working/advisory groups for the AFL, Australian Rugby Union, and World Rugby. Dr Pedersen reports no disclosures. Ms Parker reports no disclosures. Dr Barbour reports no disclosures. A/Prof. Abbott reports no disclosures. Prof. Jackson reports no disclosures. The data are not publicly available due to privacy and ethical restrictions. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.