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Trends in concussions at Ontario schools prior to and subsequent to the introduction of a concussion policy - an analysis of the Canadian hospitals injury reporting and prevention program from 2009 to 2016 [PDF]

, 2018
Background: Concussion is a preventable injury that can have long-term health consequences for children and youth. In Ontario, the Policy/Program Memorandum # 158 (PPM) was introduced by the Ministry of Education of Ontario in March 2014.
Fraser-Thomas, Jessica, Macpherson, Alison K., Matveev, Roman, Sergio, Lauren   +3 more
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Methodology Matters: Comparing Approaches for Defining Persistent Symptoms after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Neurotrauma Reports, 2021
Some people experience persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS) after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). A meaningful clinical classification and scientific progress are hampered by a lack of consensus regarding the phenomenology, assessment, and ...
Migle Karaliute, Simen B. Saksvik, Hanne Smevik, Turid Follestad, Cathrine Einarsen, Anne Vik, Asta K. H?berg, Grant L. Iverson, Toril Skandsen, Alexander Olsen   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Task-dependent Modulation of Cortical Excitability and Balance Control in Individuals with Post-concussion Syndrome [PDF]

, 2017
In most cases, symptoms resolve between 7-10 days post-concussion. However, in 10-15% of the concussed population, symptoms can remain unresolved for months to years following the head injury.
Cinelli, Michael E, Mr, Kalmar, Jayne M, Ms., Kaster, Kristen   +2 more
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Optimizing Dizziness Management: Impact of Audiology Triage on Care Efficiency

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the impact of a vestibular audiology‐driven triage system on care efficiency for patients presenting with dizziness. Methods We conducted a retrospective review of all patients who underwent comprehensive Balance Function Testing (BFT) at the University of Pennsylvania vestibular clinic between September 2019 and June ...
Sanjena Venkatesh, Daniel S. Talian, Kim Le, Archer R. Schaeffer, Keshav Shah, Tanvi Garneni, Christian Jung, Sherrie Davis, Michael J. Ruckenstein, Douglas C. Bigelow, Tiffany P. Hwa   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Butting Heads: Tackling Football Concussion and Prevention [PDF]

, 2019
Hundreds of thousands of sports concussions occur each year in the United States, and almost half of them are the result of a football injury. Even though they may not initially appear serious, concussions can lead to extreme cognitive impairments in ...
McDaniel, Mandy
core   +1 more source

Fall experiences of ambulatory children and adults with cerebral palsy: A qualitative study using thematic content analysis

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim To qualitatively assess the causes, adaptations, and psychosocial impact of falls, and solutions for safer environments, as shared by individuals diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). Method Ambulatory adults with CP (n = 165; age median [interquartile range], range: 30 years [25–50], 18–76 years); 101 females, 59 males, five non‐binary/not ...
Marissa Esterley, Linda E. Krach, Kari Pederson, Sandy Callen Tierney, Nathan G. Wandersee, Elizabeth R. Boyer, on behalf of The Cerebral Palsy Research Network   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Post‐marketing safety of CGRP monoclonal antibodies and gepants: A systematic review of spontaneous reporting system data

Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Calcitonin gene‐related peptide (CGRP) inhibitors, including monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and small‐molecule antagonists (gepants), have transformed migraine treatment. Although clinical trials established their efficacy and initial safety, post‐marketing surveillance is essential for understanding their real‐world safety profile in ...
Martina Giacon, Salvatore Terrazzino
wiley   +1 more source

Person-Specific Methods for Characterizing the Course and Temporal Dynamics of Concussion Symptomatology: A Pilot Study. [PDF]

, 2020
Better characterization of acute concussion symptomatology is needed in order to advance clinical and scientific understanding of persistent concussion symptoms.
Fisher, Aaron J, Rabinowitz, Amanda R
core   +1 more source

Neuropsychological evaluation of blast-related concussion: Illustrating the challenges and complexities through OEF/OIF case studies [PDF]

, 2011
Background/objective: Soldiers of Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Iraqi Freedom (OIF) sustain blast-related mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) with alarming regularity. This study discusses factors in addition to concussion, such as co-morbid
Charlesworth, Molly J, Ferrier-Auerbach, Amanda G, Hoelzle, James B, McGuire, Kathryn A., Nelson, Nathaniel W, Sponheim, Scott R   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

Individual characteristics associated with youth symptom reports and persisting symptoms after concussion

Journal of Neuropsychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Dissonant approaches for measuring persisting symptoms after concussion (PSaC) make it difficult to predict who will experience prolonged symptoms. We sought to identify medical and sociodemographic characteristics associated with symptom burden and assess how such factors shape symptom evolution and PSaC classification after mild traumatic ...
S. D. Hicks, B. A. Harding, R. Olympia, J. Loeffert, C. Onks, R. C. Mannix, D. A. Levine, K. O. Yeates   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source