Objective To compare the diagnostic utility of balance testing (BT) with a dual-task cognitive challenge to concussion symptom scores (SS). Design Observational clinical trial. Setting Concussion ...

The diagnostic accuracy of sideline assessments for detecting suspected concussion is summarised in figure 3. Studies examining symptoms, the King-Devick (KD) test and multimodal assessments reported ...

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 ...

Long Term effects of Concussion and Repetitive Head Impacts in middle aged and older adults. Postural Control/Balance: Primary interest here involves the role of Dual Task cognitive challenges on ...

For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a new study.

Clinicians have needed a test to objectively assess patients with concussion, said Abbott’s diagnostics business medical director Dr Beth McQuiston, pointing out that many other diseases or ...

Concussed college athletes may experience lasting brain changes, including reduced blood flow, up to a year after returning ...

"We have always provided a validated, research-backed solution for concussion assessment. Now, with FDA clearance for both balance and cognitive testing, Sway can claim the only comprehensive tool ...