After TBI, sleep problems may last up to 18 months
A study published in the journal “Neurology” suggests that people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury may experience sleep problems for up to 18 months....
read moreChildren and teens take longer to recover from concussion
A study from York University found that it may take up to two years for a child or teen to fully recover from a concussion before they can play as skillfully as their teammates who have never had a...
read moreNew technologies hoping to repair cognition
New technologies are mapping our understanding of cognition and helping us improve memory and learning in patients with cognitive deficits....
read moreMore than 40% of retired NFL players have brain injury
Research presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting indicates that more than 40% of retired NFL players have brain injury....
read moreHealth problems may predict TBI in older adults
A new study found that seniors with vascular health conditions, depression, difficulty performing activities of daily living or more than one chronic disease had a higher risk of having a TBI....
read moreUltrasound headset may detect concussions on sidelines
Concussion experts say that a transcranial Dopper (TCD) device that uses ultrasound to measure the brain’s blood flow might be a cheaper, faster and accurate way to diagnose concussion on the sideline....
read moreAssessment tool helps predict risk of post-concussion symptoms in kids...
A clinic risk score is better at predicting future persistent post-concussion symptoms than physician judgment....
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