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 ...

Evaluations of balance and cognitive tests described lower sensitivity ... 25 In settings with high prevalence of concussion, or high test thresholds, the negative predictive value of sideline tests ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. “This is going to change the testing paradigm for suspected cases of concussion,” Tara Rabin, a spokesperson for the FDA, tells The New York ...

The concussed athletes were also compared to 27 athletes without concussion, matched for factors such as sex and sport. Athletes completed pre-season testing for factors such as balance, thinking and ...

Now, with FDA clearance for both balance and cognitive testing, Sway can claim the only comprehensive tool in line with the latest concussion management guidelines." With this expanded FDA ...

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 ...

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 ...