Tag: Concussions
CSF Neurofilament Light Proteins Increased Post-Concussion
Findings in professional ice hockey players with post-concussion syndrome
Collaborative Care Helps Ease Persistent Concussion Symptoms
Adolescents with lingering effects may need cognitive behavioral therapy, too
Number of Youth Soccer Injuries Up Over Last 25 Years
Concussion rate jumped almost 1,600 percent in same time period
About One-Third Have Symptom Spikes After Peds Concussion
Risk of symptom spikes increased with an abrupt increase in mental activity from one day to next
New Rule Tied to Fewer Head Impacts in High School Football
Restricting full-contact practices to no more than two days a week reduces head impacts
Player-to-Player Hits in Football Up Magnitude of Head Impacts
Running longer before the contact happens also results in larger magnitude of impact
AOSSM: Concussion Rates on the Rise in U.S. Youth
May be due to rise in youth sports participation, better diagnostic skills/training
Concussions Found to Be Common in Water Polo
Average was just over two per person; researchers found they were more common among females
Children With Concussion Often Seen in Primary Care First
Researchers find that most cases are first tended to at doctors' offices, not hospital ERs
Even Mild Football Head Injury Can Cause Visual Disturbance
Study of college players raises concerns about repetitive non-concussive impacts
