Conclusion In the absence of definitive evidence confirming the diagnostic accuracy of sideline screening tests, consensus-derived multimodal assessment tools, such as the Sports Concussion Assessment ...

The test is expected to help rule out the need for CT scans in evaluating potential brain tissue damage caused by concussions ...

modified VOMS and provocative exercise tests. Screens for sleep disturbance, anxiety and depression are recommended. Studies to evaluate the psychometric properties, clinical feasibility in different ...

The test, run on Abbott's portable i-STAT Alinity instrument, uses whole blood to help evaluate patients 18 years and above ...

AT’s administered the KD test to hockey players immediately after removal from the game with a suspected ... All were further evaluated with a comprehensive concussion assessment protocol that ...

Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) levels peak around 24 hours after traumatic brain injury (TBI) 2. Higher GFAP levels ...

the test results alongside other clinical information can determine the next best steps for patient care and help rule out the need for a CT scan of the head. By contrast, concussion assessment ...

“I passed all of their tests with flying colours ... suffering from something far worse. After an assessment, the ER doctor reconfirmed his concussion diagnosis and was able to refer him ...

Leddy partnered with his UB colleague Barry Willer to develop an exercise-based test that helps doctors understand when it’s safe for an athlete to return to play following a concussion. Patients ...

An independent AFL doctor had ruled he needed an off-field assessment with a SCAT6 test but that process was ... in the past 10 years to help reduce concussion. “This process ensures we do ...