The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released their first-ever evidence-based clinical guideline for diagnosing and managing concussions in US children. The report includes 19 specific recommendations for every stage of TBI, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. While the CDC has released several guidelines or recommendations on concussions in the past, they have…
ReadEven a “mild” concussion that heals within a week or two may have lifelong repercussions according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. The results, from a study of over 160,000 veterans found that individuals with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) faced a higher risk of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s later…
ReadEven 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 who experience traumatic brain injuries (TBI), including mild TBI, are significantly more likely to develop long-term psychological and social problems. The study, led by Seena…
ReadUS Army Investigators say they have found a fast and simple eye test for identifying acute mild traumatic brain injury which could improve diagnosis methods for mild forms of brain injury that often go unnoticed. Mild traumatic brain injury makes up the vast majority of concussions but it often goes undiagnosed due to the more…
ReadFindings published in the Journal of Neurotrauma claim a new blood test can not only quickly identify traumatic brain injury, but also accurately determine the severity of the injury. If validated, these findings could improve emergency room concussion identification methods and help pinpoint patients who may benefit from extra therapy or experimental treatments.The test would…
ReadJust about everyone has at least heard of concussions, but far fewer are aware of post-concussion syndrome. The disorder is generally diagnosed when concussion symptoms such as headaches and dizziness linger for weeks or even months after an injury, but understandings of what cause the condition are less clear. Some have even suggested the condition…
ReadNormally, concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries normally only take 7-10 days to recover from, researchers have long been seeking to understand why some individuals who suffer mild brain injuries can take months to recover. Researchers from St. Vincent Sports Performance and the Datalys Center for Sports Injury Research and Prevention in Indianapolis believe they…
ReadTraumatic brain injuries affect more than 2 millions people in the United States, but a frightening number of the patients do not receive appropriate psychological and social follow-up which is essential for full recovery. But, a recent study from a University of Washington researcher may hold the answer. Megan Moore, from the university’s School of…
ReadThe Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center released new clinical recommendations for traumatic brain injuries last week, hoping to assist service members who have suffered mild TBI or concussions in returning to their normal life. Their recommendations will be available for military and civilian health care professionals, and can be downloaded from the DVBiC website.…
ReadWe are becoming increasingly aware of sports concussions and the link between concussions and brain injuries. The retired NFL players who have come forward to speak about the long-term effects of the multiple concussions they experienced in the game have helped to shed light on the issues as have the unfortunate deaths by suicide of…
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