Neuroscience
Hit your head? Look for these warning signs of concussion
(HealthDay)—If you or someone you know has suffered a concussion, a medical evaluation is crucial, an expert says.
Jan 21, 2022
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Could concussion be monitored through urine samples?
Concussion can be frustratingly hard to diagnose and track. The injury doesn't show up on routine brain scans, and there is no definitive diagnostic test. It's usually diagnosed based on symptoms, and, in athletes, comparison ...
Jan 14, 2022
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Limiting screen time for young adults after concussion results in shorter duration of symptoms
A clinical trial of 125 young adults shows that those who limited screen time for 48 hours immediately after suffering a concussion had a significantly shorter duration of symptoms than those who were permitted screen time. ...
Sep 8, 2021
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Strict rest after sports-related concussion slows recovery and may prolong symptoms
Strict rest after a sports related concussion slows recovery and may prolong symptoms, says a consensus statement drawn up by a US expert panel on how best to treat and manage the condition, and published in the British Journal ...
Jun 15, 2021
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Early detection of head injury and concussion symptoms in toddlers is vital
A research team led by scientists at Université de Montréal has developed a unique observational tool for assessing children up to five years of age who have had a concussion. The work is explained in a study published ...
Jun 1, 2021
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Study finds racial disparities in concussion symptom knowledge among college athletes
Among collegiate football players and other athletes, Black athletes recognize fewer concussion-related symptoms than their White counterparts, reports a study in the May/June issue of the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation ...
May 7, 2021
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Women more prone to concussion's long-term harms, study shows
(HealthDay)—After a concussion, women may be at heightened risk of lasting physical and mental symptoms, a new study finds.
Apr 8, 2021
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Study suggests youth with concussions may be able to engage in physical and cognitive activity sooner post-concussion
Concussion, a form of traumatic brain injury, is a common injury among children and teens. Concussions can have adverse effects on physical, cognitive, emotional and sleep health. Clinical guidelines for managing concussion ...
Mar 8, 2021
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Study finds revised concussion guidelines shorten duration of symptoms
The adoption of recommended changes in concussion management led to a reduction in the length of symptoms among 11- to 18-year-old athletes with first-time, sports-related concussions, according to new research in the Journal ...
Feb 1, 2021
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Neuroscience
Lack of sleep, stress can lead to symptoms resembling concussion
A new study suggests that a lot of people might be going through life with symptoms that resemble concussion—a finding supporting researchers' argument that athletes recovering from a brain injury should be assessed and ...
Jan 22, 2021
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