Tag: Concussions
Concussions May Accelerate Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
Brain trauma seems to speed up mental decline in patients at genetic risk for Alzheimer's
Risk of Postconcussive Symptoms Down With Early Exercise
Participation in physical activity within seven days after injury linked to reduced rates of PPCS
Many With Postconcussion Syndrome Don’t Recover
Only 27 percent of population recovered; 67 percent of those who recovered did so in first year
Novel Diagnostic Method for Concussion Shows Potential
Small study suggests markers in the blood could assist diagnosis of head injury
Many States Lack ‘Return-to-Learn’ Concussion Laws
Currently, only eight states have laws regarding returning to the classroom after concussion
Parents Lack Info on Current Practices for Concussion Recovery
Once-recommended practices such as waking a sleeping child for periodic checks can delay healing
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
