Concussion Archives - Neurology Advisor

Wearable Patch May Detect Potential Concussions in High-Contact Sports

By

Ron Goldberg

August 3, 2022

Using a test dummy, researchers determined whether a patch sensor on the neck could detect whiplash and aid in identifying concussions in high-contact sports.

Female athlete being examined by physician for possible concussion

Pediatric Neurology

Guidance Issued for Managing Visual Disorders After Pediatric Concussion

July 18, 2022

Guidance is presented for the management of visual disorders following a concussion among children.

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

Childhood Trauma Tied to Dementia Symptoms in Former Football Players

By

Mary Stroka

May 4, 2022

Researchers sought to determine whether concussions and a history of playing football influenced a possible association between ACEs and poor neuropsychiatric health.

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AAN 2022

Adolescent Patients Experience Change in Menstrual Cycle Postconcussion

By

Vanessa Martinez

April 6, 2022

Researchers investigated whether concussion affected adolescent patients’ menstrual cycle patterns and if menses phase at time of injury was associated with postconcussion symptom severity.

child with concussion being examined, bruise on head

Pediatric Neurology

Concussion Among Pediatric Patients Associated With Mental Health Issues

By

Sheila Jacobs

March 24, 2022

The researchers sought to assess whether sustaining a concussion is associated with an increased risk of mental health problems among pediatric patients.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Odds of Poor Long-Term Outcome High With Combat Concussion

March 23, 2022

The odds of poor long-term outcome trajectories are very high for US military who sustained a concussion in combat.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Concussion Linked to Mental Health Issues Among Children Aged 5 to 18 Years

March 18, 2022

For children aged 5 to 18 years, concussion is associated with an increased risk for mental health problems.

Ice Hockey Challenge between two male players

Traumatic Brain Injury

AAN: Years of Ice Hockey Play Increase Risk for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

March 15, 2022

There is a dose-response relationship between years of ice hockey play and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) risk and severity.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Two Acute Symptoms May Predict Prolonged Concussion Recovery

March 9, 2022

A decision tree model may be used by clinicians to help identify patients who are most likely to experience a prolonged recovery following a sport-related concussion.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Less Screen Time Postconcussion Leads to Faster Recovery for Young Adults

By

Colby Stong

January 12, 2022

In a randomized clinical trial, researchers sought to determine the effect of screen time during the first 48 hours following a concussion on the duration of concussive symptoms.