You probably know some of the classic concussion signs to watch for: Did the person lose consciousness? Appear dazed or confused? Have a change in mood? Research published this morning (like just now at 6 am ET) in Diagnostics has identified a new potential signal: “the spontaneous headshake after a kinematic event,” or SHAAKE. You’ve seen people...
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Researchers find co-occurrence of depression and concussions amplify symptoms of both conditions
Graphical abstract. Credit: Brain Research (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2024.149200 Depression and sports-related concussion are neurological conditions that have many overlapping symptoms and uncertain recovery timelines. A study led by researchers at the Penn State Department of Kinesiology demonstrated that the co-occurrence of depression and concussion was associated with significantly worse symptoms for both conditions. Additionally, the researchers found that electrical signals in...
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No concussion? A blow to the head can still be dangerous, says study
September 20, 2024 by University of Montreal Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a football game, an athlete takes a bad hit to the head. He doesn’t feel dazed or confused: he seems to have escaped a concussion. However, despite the lack of concussive symptoms, the impact has disrupted the chemical balance in his brain, and this...
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Do You Have A Mild Concussion? New AI Might Aid Diagnosis
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NEWS A USC Viterbi undergraduate’s research could offer vital insights into diagnosing traumatic brain injury early with 99% accuracy. CT images of the brain. CT images of the brain. Image credit: Photo/Pexels Whether it’s from a sports injury, whiplash, or a bump to the head, many patients with mild concussion don’t even...
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Researchers find that pre-existing mental health diagnoses may prolong time to recovery from concussion
by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Minds Matter Concussion Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that youth with pre-existing mental health diagnoses experienced a greater burden from emotional symptoms after concussion, as well as a prolonged time to recovery. Importantly, the study was the first of its kind...
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Higher exercise volume after concussion tied to lower symptom burden in multicenter study
by Elana Gotkine For children with concussion, higher cumulative moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (cMVPA) during the first and second weeks post-injury is associated with lower symptom burden, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in JAMA Network Open. Andrée-Anne Ledoux, Ph.D., from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute in Ottawa, Canada, and colleagues...
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‘Brain Fitness Program’ May Aid Memory Loss, Concussion, ADHD
Megan Brooks A 12-week multidimensional “brain fitness program” provides multiple benefits for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD), post-concussion syndrome (PCS), and memory loss, new research shows. The program, which consists of targeted cognitive training and electroencephalography (EEG)–based neurofeedback, coupled with meditation and diet/lifestyle coaching, led to improvements in memory, attention, mood, alertness, and sleep. The...
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Study finds adolescents with concussion may benefit from more activity earlier
Peer-Reviewed Publication NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, activity type matters. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting screen time and returning to school early following a concussion may speed up recovery. “Increased...
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No sex difference in concussion recovery among college athletes
More symptoms in women don’t delay concussion recovery, study findsPeer-Reviewed Publication OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY A new large, national study of collegiate student-athletes in the United States dispels a long-held belief about concussions, finding that women and men recover from sport-related head injuries within the same time frame. Women and men’s recovery patterns were similar on...
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High school students with multiple concussions report increased suicidal behavior
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN High school students, particularly males, who reported a history of concussion in the last year were more likely to engage in suicidal thoughts, planning or attempts than their nonconcussed peers, according to a study by a research team that includes a researcher at the University of Michigan. Male teens who reported two...