Psychiatric Symptoms After Concussion Predict Prolonged Recovery
The time it takes for an individual to recover from a concussion can vary greatly, but according to experts like a psychiatrist, a new study indicates psychiatric symptoms are a…
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Magnetic Stimulation May Relieve Concussion-Related Headaches
Headaches are one of the most common symptoms of concussions, along with dizziness and nausea, but these headaches are surprisingly drug-resistant. However new research suggests magnetic stimulation may be able…
ReadConcussion Effects Linger In Baseball Players Cleared To Play
Like the National Football League, and most other professional sporting associations, Major League Baseball has enacted a concussion policy in recent years which makes efforts to protect players from brain…
ReadNew Combo of Biomarkers Can Distinguish Concussions From Other Injuries
Several past studies have found numerous potential blood biomarkers which could help identify and diagnose traumatic brain injury, and now a new report suggests a panel of a select number…
ReadCan an Eye-Test Really Diagnose a Concussion in 2 Minutes?
Diagnosing a concussion can be a tricky process. While there are tools hitting the market proclaiming to help diagnose traumatic brain injuries, the majority of the process still relies on…
ReadKansas University Football Players Are Using a New Tool To Watch For Concussions
While the governing bodies for sports leagues like the NFL and the NCAA are being regularly criticized for dragging their feet on concussion safety, many of the actual teams are…
ReadStates Across The Country Are Strengthening Concussion Legislation
The United States hit a big milestone in health and safety once all 50 states enacted youth-concussion laws, but many states around the country are taking a progressive stance by…
ReadA Blood Test For TBI May Not Be Possible After All
Despite huge efforts from the U.S. government and private sector, new research published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggests the Holy Grail in brain injury diagnosis may not be possible…
ReadStudy Shows More Children Seeking Concussion Treatment
As the long-term risks associated with repeated concussions have become more widely known, numerous laws have been enacted across the country to protect student athletes. According to a new study…
ReadMore Rest May Not Be The Best Approach After Concussion
New research could lead to a large shift in how teens with mild traumatic brain injuries are treated, as a study has found extended rest provides little benefit in recovery.…
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