Tag: Concussions
Girls Take Longer to Recover From Concussion Than Boys
Sex difference in concussion recovery may be explained by delay in seeking specialty care
Concussion Symptom History Tied to Low Testosterone Levels
Past concussion and indicators for erectile dysfunction also linked in study of former football players
Recovery From Concussion Longer for Athletes With ADHD
Athletes with ADHD had more symptoms at 24 to 48 hours, regardless of psychostimulant use
IL-6 Level May Predict Symptom Duration in Concussed Athletes
Interleukin 6 levels at six hours postconcussion are significantly associated with symptom duration
Statin Use Reduces Dementia Risk After Concussion in Seniors
Patients receiving a statin have reduced risk for dementia, independent of cardiovascular meds use
Risk for Repeat Concussion Quantified for Pediatric Patients
16.2 percent of patients experienced at least one repeat concussion; increase in risk seen with patient age
American Academy of Neurology, May 4-10
The 71st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held from May...
Abnormal Romberg Test Predicts Prolonged Concussion in Children
Abnormal performance independently associated with longer duration of symptoms for children
More Sports Experience May Reduce Impact of Concussions
Among youth with concussion history, more years of experience tied to quicker functional recovery
FDA Warns of Consumer Devices That Claim to Diagnose Concussion
Tools include smartphone apps marketed to coaches or parents for use during sporting events
