Tag: Concussions
‘Brain Vital Signs’ Detect Concussion-Related Changes
Six brainwave metrics can detect even subclinical changes in nonconcussed hockey players
Sports Medicine Society Updates Concussion Guidelines
Guidance is for physicians who provide sports concussion care from acute injury to return-to-play
Subsymptom Threshold Exercise Speeds Concussion Recovery
Aerobic exercise prescribed during first week after sport-related concussion speeds recovery in teens
Comorbid Neck Injury Up for Women With Concussion
For all concussion-related ED visits, odds of comorbid neck injury up for females ages 5 to 49
Temporary Impairment in HRQOL After Teen Sports Concussion
Worse cognitive HRQOL and clinically meaningful impairment in school and overall HRQOL observed
Incident Concussion 5.1 Percent Per Season for Youth Football
Risk increased for youth with depression or history of concussion
AAP Updates Management of Sport-Related Concussion
Initial reduction in physical, cognitive activity beneficial but should not be prolonged
Repetitive Hits May Predispose Athletes to Concussion
Among college football players, number, severity of head impacts may affect risk for concussion
Concussion-Related Biomarkers Vary Based on Sex, Race
Level of S100B up after sports-related concussion, especially within four hours of concussion
Age, Sex Affect Extended Post-Concussion Symptoms in Children
Female sex, pre-injury mood problems, lower family income, family discord tied to ongoing symptoms
