Tag: Concussions
History of Concussion May Increase Severe Maternal Mental Illness
Individuals with history of concussion have increased risk for mental illness in the 14 years after delivery
Concussions in Children Less Likely to Be Related to Sport
Higher symptom burden, more frequent visio-vestibular abnormalities, more changes to sleep and daily habits seen for nonsport, recreation-related concussion
Reported Symptoms Most Sensitive Indicator of Concussion
10-word Standardized Assessment of Concussion has limited utility
Mental, Social Disturbances Increased for Children With Prior Concussion
Prior concussion, brain injury symptoms/diagnosis linked to increase in odds of current depressive symptoms, anxiety
Early Exercise After Concussion May Cut Teens’ Anxiety
Links also seen for initial concussion symptom severity and preconcussion anxiety
Analysis Showed Maine Mass Shooter Had Blast-Related Brain Damage
Higher Exercise Volume After Concussion Tied to Lower Symptom Burden
Children with greater moderate-to-vigorous physical activity had significantly lower Health and Behavior Inventory scores at one and two weeks postinjury
Teen Concussion Tied to Higher Risk for Suicidal Behaviors
Possible dose-response relationship seen for concussions among boys
Recommendations Developed for Sport-Related Concussion in Children
Lower sport-related concussion rates seen with use of prevention strategies, including mouth guards
Acoustic Stimulation Improves Postconcussive Symptoms
No difference seen in symptom reduction with linking tones to brain electrical activity versus random tones
