Researchers Find Regional Concussion Diagnosis Variations
Researchers say significant geographic variations in concussion diagnoses in emergency departments highlight the need for strategies to address disparities.
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Concussed Children Benefit From a Quick Return to School
A new study found that returning to normal activities and light exercise can reduce concussion recovery times in children and young adults.
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Stanford University Implements HitCheck to Assess Concussion for Club Athletes
The HitCheck app will now be provided to over 1,200 Stanford University athletes participating in club sports at the school.
Adolescents Report Depression Immediately Following Concussion
Nearly 1 in 3 adolescents reported elevated symptoms of depression in the first four weeks after concussion, according to a CHOP study.
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University of Essex to Study Concussion in Grassroots Rugby
Concussion in grassroots rugby will be investigated in a new technology trial that could transform player safety around the globe.
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Blood Test for Concussion Could Predict Outcomes from Brain Injury and Inform Treatment Interventions
Blood test study suggests that elevated levels of two proteins help predict how a person will recover from a traumatic brain injury.
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British Taekwondo Partners with TeachAids
British Taekwondo, the National Governing Body for Taekwondo in Great Britain, announces a new partnership with TeachAids.
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USA Karate Joins with TeachAids to Further Concussion Education
USA Karate officially announces a partnership with TeachAids to further understanding of the invisible injury of concussions.
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Concussion Symptoms in Children May Have Multiple Underlying Causes
Different types of brain damage caused by a concussion may lead to similar symptoms in children, suggests a study published in eLife.
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HitCheck Funding Campaign Obtains Over $70K in First 60 Days
Within the first 60 days, HitCheck has raised over $70,000 in public funding through the StartEngine platform.
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Burke Rehabilitation Launches Concussion Management Practice
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital launches a new Concussion Management Practice complementary to its existing concussion therapy program.
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TecTraum Completes Multisite Clinical Trial Using pro2cool Concussion Treatment Device
TecTraum Inc announces complete enrollment status for a clinical trial that began in fall of 2019 using its flagship technology, pro2cool.
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‘Resetting’ the Injured Brain Offers Clues for Post-Concussion Therapies
New research in mice raises the prospects for development of post-concussion therapies that could ward off cognitive decline and depression.
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USA Diving Partners with TeachAids to Provide CrashCourse Concussion Education to Athletes and Coaches
USA Diving announces a partnership with TeachAids, a producer of global health education, to promote understanding of concussions.
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Dual Task in Return to Sport After Concussion
In this podcast episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management and Physical Therapy Products talks with Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPTA, about the use of dual task testing and training to both assess clients who have experienced a concussion and to facilitate these athletes’ recovery so they can get back to the sport they love.
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Concussion Worse if Fighters Rapidly Cut Weight Before Boxing and MMA Matches, Study Reveals
Fighters who rapidly cut weight before bouts are at a higher risk of suffering concussions or being misdiagnosed with head trauma.
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USA Rugby and TeachAids Promote Concussion Education
USA Rugby announces a partnership with TeachAids to further understanding of the invisible injury of concussions.
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Diagnosing Sports-Related Concussions May Be Harder Than Thought
New research raises questions about the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT), a questionnaire used to diagnose sports concussions.
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