Not long ago, people were only considered to have a concussion if they were knocked out or suffered memory loss. But recent studies show minor or repeated hits to the head can also cause ...

The i-STAT Alinity test can detect two proteins released into the blood when someone suffers a concussion and, per statistics from its developer Abbott, has a 95.6 percent rate of ruling out ...

“This is going to change the testing paradigm for suspected cases of concussion,” Tara Rabin, a spokesperson for the FDA ... Experts from the Women’s Brain Foundation and bit.bio will explore the ...

Figure 1 describes the selection of studies in detail. The diagnostic accuracy of sideline assessments for detecting suspected concussion is summarised in figure 3. Studies examining symptoms, the ...

Objective To conduct a systematic review of published literature on advanced neuroimaging, fluid biomarkers and genetic testing in the assessment of sport-related concussion (SRC). Data sources ...

Not every hit that causes symptoms is a concussion and only medical personnel can make the diagnosis. You should be evaluated with a comprehensive neurological evaluation, ideally in a quiet ...

Adjunctive tests such as exercise testing are not typically necessary for making the diagnosis. Cervical injury often accompanies concussion and, if untreated, may delay recovery. Cognitive ...

The paper is authored by the University at Buffalo researcher whose work over several decades has helped establish that physical activity facilitates faster recovery from sport-related concussion.

A three-year trial in elite men’s rugby union has found that concussion can be accurately diagnosed using a pitchside saliva test. In the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons, samples were taken from 156 ...