Posts Tagged ‘post-concussion syndrome’
By Paul Stone On December 2nd, 2016
While the majority of people who experience a concussion recover relatively quickly, some live with symptoms for weeks and even months after their injury. This is called post-concussion syndrome (PCS), a condition affecting between 5 and 43 percent of individuals who experience a concussion. Currently, individuals with PCS are given little idea how quickly they…
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By Paul Stone On September 20th, 2016
For the first time, a group of researchers has shown that people who experience continuing symptoms from a concussion have abnormal levels of specific proteins in the brain and spinal column compared to those who have not experienced concussions. According to the results of the small study published in JAMA Neurology this week, these proteins…
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By Paul Stone On September 13th, 2016
While the majority of people who experience a concussion have their symptoms fade away within a few weeks, some continue to struggle with symptoms for months and sometimes even years. These lingering symptoms are often treated one-by-one, with a focus on solving the individual issues that may be contributing to the symptoms. But, a new…
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By Paul Stone On November 5th, 2014
Just 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…
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