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 ...

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 ...

The International Rugby Board (IRB) consequently developed a process to support team doctors in the recognition and management of players at risk of concussion, including development of a multimodal ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has withdrawn from the Brazil squad after sustaining a concussion during Thursday's World ...