Women with Concussion, TBIs Face Distinct Challenges
Women with traumatic brain injuries face unique challenges in recovery due to hormonal, anatomical, and social factors that differ from those affecting men.
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Study: Sports Concussions Increase Future Injury Risk
Extended recovery times may be needed for youth athletes suffering from head trauma as new research shows a sports concussion can increase future injury risk by 50%.
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New CME Concussion Care Course Available
A free concussion care course focuses on a patient-centered approach to concussion care and speaks to its significant mental health component.
Which Student-Athletes Can Be Released to an Athletic Trainer After Sport-Related Concussion?
The initial severity of sport-related concussion, family history of a psychiatric disorder, and other factors predict further medical visits.
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BRAINBox Solutions Announces New U.S. Patent Allowance
BRAINBox Solutions receives a notice of allowance for a patent covering methods for detection of mTBI using Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor.
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Hyperbaric Oxygen for Children with Post-Concussion Syndrome
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy significantly improves symptoms of post-concussion syndrome in children, a new study suggests.
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Clinical Trial Comparing Concussion Treatments Now Recruiting Adolescent Patients
A clinical trial investigating the effects of treatments on recovery from a sport-related concussion is recruiting adolescent patients.
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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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