Even “Mild” Childhood TBI Can Have Long-Term Effects
Even mild traumatic brain injuries early in a person’s life can have profound long-term effects according to a new study published in the journal PLOS Medicine. The report says children…
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Concussion Rates Shoot Up For Adolescents, But Is It a Bad Thing?
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…
ReadConcussion Symptoms Often Reappear In Children After Resuming School or Work
Returning to school or normal everyday activities is a difficult part of the recovery process after a concussion, but the hurdles are a normal experience. A recent study published in…
ReadKeep Your Child’s Brain Safe From Concussions This Summer
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…
ReadFull Concussion Recovery May Take Years For Kids
Past research has made it clear that younger athletes take significantly longer to recover than their older counterparts, but a new study suggests it may take much more time than…
ReadNine Factors Could Predict How Long a Child’s Concussion Symptoms Last
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.…
ReadChildren With Sports-Related Concussions Show Impairments Two Years Later
As football has brought the long-term risks of brain injury into the limelight, it has helped researchers better explore and understand concussions through increased funding for research projects. However, most…
ReadStudy Links Childhood TBI With Long-Term Attention Problems
Past research has found an association between moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and attention issues, but a new study shows even mild TBI – including concussions – may…
ReadReport Emphasizes Need For Immediate Concussion Diagnosis For Young Athletes
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…
ReadChildren Experiencing Concussion Symptoms Face Problems At School
It is no surprise, but a new study has confirmed concussions can have a negative impact on a child’s academic performance. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, shows that…
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