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Comparison of Baseline Neuropsychological Testing in Amateur Versus Professional Boxers

Massimiliano BiancoSports Medicine Department, Catholic University, Rome, Italy; Medical Commission, Italian Boxing Federation, Rome, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
, MD,
Matteo FerriSports Medicine Department, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
, MD,
Carmela FabianoSports Medicine Department, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
, MD,
Anna ScardignoSports Medicine Department, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
, MD,
Sofia TavellaSports Medicine and Science Institute, National Italian Olympic Committee, Rome, Italy
, MD,
Anna CacciaSports Medicine and Science Institute, National Italian Olympic Committee, Rome, Italy
, MD,
Umberto ManiliSports Medicine and Science Institute, National Italian Olympic Committee, Rome, Italy
, MD,
Marcello Faina Medical Commission, Italian Boxing Federation, Rome, Italy;Sports Medicine and Science Institute, National Italian Olympic Committee, Rome, Italy
, MD,
Maurizo CasascoItalian Sports Medicine Federation
, MD &
Paolo ZeppilliSports Medicine Department, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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Pages 95-102 | Published online: 19 Jun 2015

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