Posts Tagged ‘adolescent brain injury’
By Paul Stone On September 8th, 2016
Across the country, parents are starting to take concussions seriously. Unlike in the past where “getting your bell rung” was brushed off as a minor injury like a bruise or sore muscle, parents are increasingly having their concussed children assessed by doctors and taking steps to try to aid their child’s recovery. Unfortunately, many of…
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By Paul Stone On August 23rd, 2016
Numerous new regulations have been put into place over the last few years to protect young athletes from concussions during competition. However, a large number of these recent rules overlook the place where young athletes are most at risk for brain injury. According to a new study from Virginia Tech’s Center for Injury Biomechanics, young…
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By Paul Stone On August 17th, 2016
The number of concussions being diagnosed in America is on the rise, especially among adolescents. Those are the findings of new research from UC San Francisco in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine this week. “Our study evaluated a large cross-section of the U.S. population,” says lead author Alan Zhang, MD, UCSF Health orthopaedic surgeon.…
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By Paul Stone On June 30th, 2016
Summer is in full swing, which means your children are likely spending their days playing outside, going to summer camp, and generally enjoying their time away from school. Summer activities like these can be a great way to make fond memories, keep active, and make friends, but as a parent, it is always important to…
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By Paul Stone On March 10th, 2016
When a person experiences a concussion, especially at a young age, it can be incredibly difficult to gauge how severe their symptoms will be or how long they will last. Thankfully, a new test might change that. A new study from Canada shows an easy-to-perform test could pinpoint the children who are at the highest…
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By Paul Stone On March 1st, 2016
Getting proper nutrition may be an important key in ensuring a positive outcome for children who have experienced a traumatic brain injury, according to a recent report presented at the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s 45th Critical Care Congress. According to the presentation, early nutritional support is linked to better outcomes and decreased risk of…
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By Paul Stone On August 18th, 2015
While the topic of traumatic brain injuries in sports has gained national attention in recent years, most of the focus has been paid to preventing these injuries in high school, college, and professional level football due to their aggressive playstyle. But, a new study of NFL players suggests long-term damage may be done well before…
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By Paul Stone On July 20th, 2015
Young athletes under 18 are some of the most vulnerable when it comes to brain injuries, and a new report published in the Journal of Child Neurology highlights the importance of accurately diagnosing concussions quickly to protect their brains. “The continued play by a child who has sustained a concussion puts them at significant increased…
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By Paul Stone On June 12th, 2015
A small study presented at SLEEP 2015 shows that children who have endured traumatic brain injuries are likely to experience more disturbed sleep patterns and more daytime sleepiness even months after their injury. SLEEP 2015 is the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies. Kimberly Allen, RN, Ph.D., assistant professor of nursing at the…
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By Paul Stone On June 8th, 2015
Cell therapy following traumatic brain injury (TBI) contributes to speedier and better quality recoveries in children according to new research by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. The study, published in the most recent issue of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, showed the use of cell therapy and leukopaks at…
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