Tag: Concussions
Footballers’ Concussion Symptom Burden Linked to Hypertension
After adjustment for established risk factors, a graded association was identified between concussion symptom score category and odds of later-life hypertension
Long-Term Cognitive Deficits Seen With Traumatic Brain Injury
Three or more mild concussions linked to worse cognition later in life
Longer School Absence After Concussion May Increase Symptom Burden
Authors say early return to school (in less than three days) may ultimately speed recovery
Prognosis Good Even With Slow Recovery From Concussion
Three-fourths of slow-recovery cohort were able to return to play in an additional month
Significant Link Seen for Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms, Depression
No significant moderators identified for the association, possibly due to small number of studies included
Banning Screen Time Not Necessary After Pediatric Concussion
Authors say moderation may be best for screen time during the first seven to 10 days following concussion in children and adolescents
Prestigious Sports Medicine Journal Retracts Articles Authored by Former Editor-in-Chief
Journal has retracted nine more nonresearch articles in addition to the retraction earlier this year of an editorial
Concussion Linked to Poor High School Academic Standing
History of concussion in past 12 months significantly linked to risk for poor academic standing during same period
Mandated Headgear Cuts Lacrosse Concussions
Concussion rate reduced among high school girls' lacrosse in Florida, with a state mandate, versus 31 states without mandates
Guidance Issued for Managing Visual Disorders After Pediatric Concussion
Policy statement encourages identification of children who need learning accommodations, referral to specialists as necessary