New research presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America suggests that some athletes who have experienced sports-related concussions still have reduced blood flow in certain areas of their brain even after clinical recovery. We’ve talked about reducing concussions time and time again, but this study really brings new evidence to […]
Brain Blood Flow Can Help Predict Concussion Outcomes
New research presented in the online journal JAMA Neurology found that cerebral blood flow could be a helpful biomarker for predicting concussion outcomes. To determine how blood flow is impacted in the days and weeks following a concussion, researchers studied a large sample of college football players who had suffered a concussion. While examining blood flow […]
Some Rest Better Than Extended Rest For Concussion
A randomized trial published in the journal of Pediatrics found that a few days of rest, followed by a slow return to activities is better for those suffering from a concussion than extended periods of rest and inactivity. Experts believed more rest would lead to better results, but they found that those who returned to […]
Symptom Prevalence Best Predictor of Concussion Severity
A new study suggests that symptom prevalence and severity are the best predictors of how long it will take a person to recover from a concussion. Researchers say other models like computerized neurocognitive testing are not as predictive. “The bottom line is that the lower your symptoms score [on the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale] when you have your […]
