Concussion Archives - Neurology Advisor

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Sports Concussion Recovery May Be Slower Than Thought

March 27, 2020

At two weeks postinjury, less than half of patients are recovered, regardless of age.

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Subconcussive Head Impacts May Affect Neuro-Ophthalmologic Function

March 9, 2020

Soccer kicking group performed faster than heading group on tests at zero, two, 24 hours after intervention

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Concussion Incidence May Be Highest Among Nonathlete Undergraduate Students

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Alyssa Capel

March 2, 2020

Researchers determined that although the incidence of concussion was similar among men and women, the rate of non-sport-related concussion was higher than that of sport-related concussion.

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Blood Biomarkers May Aid Understanding Mechanisms of Sport-Related Concussions

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Neurology Advisor Contributing Writer

February 18, 2020

Study investigates the association of acute sport related concussion with blood biomarkers in collegiate varsity athletes.

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Comorbidities May Influence Recovery in Service Members With Concussion

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Neurology Advisor Contributing Writer

February 5, 2020

Deployed US military service members with concussion commonly have comorbid conditions that may influence their clinical course and overall recovery.

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Early Concussion Treatment Linked to Faster Recovery

January 14, 2020

Earlier initiation of clinical care is associated with faster recovery after concussion.

Female athlete being examined by physician for possible concussion

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Concussions More Common Among College Students Than Previously Thought

December 20, 2019

Non-sport-related concussions are more common on campus than sport-related concussion

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Rate of Recurrent Concussions Has Decreased Across High School Sports

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Neurology Advisor Contributing Writer

December 2, 2019

The rate of concussions sustained during high school football practice has decreased over the past 5 years, while the rate of concussions sustained in competition during regular football game season has increased.