Concussed athletes' brains benefit from just 20 minutes of exercise
In a new study, Western researchers have shown just one 20-minute session of moderate intensity aerobic exercise can improve ...
After a concussion, active management is most effective treatment
A New England Journal of Medicine paper outlines the best evidence-based care for evaluating and managing concussions, ...
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Mental health after paediatric concussion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms underlying observed relationships between mental health, post-concussion symptoms and other psychosocial factors. Results suggest that concussion ...
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From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet USF student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos
After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at the University of South Florida as a ...
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3.13 Responsiveness of the post-concussion symptoms scale to monitor clinical recovery following concussion
Objective To evaluate the responsiveness to change and longitudinal validity of the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS) in patients with persistent post-concussive symptoms (PCS). Responsiveness of ...
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Light Within the Black Hole of Concussion Therapeutics
A few companies are in clinicals with novel approaches to heal an initial brain injury or minimize secondary damage. Slow progress may be more related to investors’ misperceptions of the topic than ...