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Frequent mild head injury promotes trigeminal sensitivity concomitant with microglial proliferation, astrocytosis, and increased neuropeptide levels in the trigeminal pain system. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
BACKGROUND: Frequent mild head injuries or concussion along with the presence of headache may contribute to the persistence of concussion symptoms. METHODS: In this study, the acute effects of recovery between mild head injuries and the frequency of ...
Assari, Soroush   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Methodology Matters: Comparing Approaches for Defining Persistent Symptoms after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

open access: yesNeurotrauma 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   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

open access: yes, 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   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Treatment in Postconcussional Syndrome [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Postconcussional syndrome is characterized by somatic, cognitive and psychiatric (emotional, behavioral) symptoms that occur after mild traumatic brain injury. These symptoms usually recover fully within 3-6 months almost in 90% of patients.
Lut Tamam, Necla Keskin
core   +1 more source

Optimizing Dizziness Management: Impact of Audiology Triage on Care Efficiency

open access: yesThe 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   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Butting Heads: Tackling Football Concussion and Prevention [PDF]

open access: yes, 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

Queer in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Following the Intersections of Queerness, Transness and Science Identities

open access: yesScience Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This multiple case study explores the intersections of queerness/transness and science education through a combined framework of queer theory, intersectionality, the construct of figured worlds and science identity. The study uses a life‐history approach to characterize the trajectories of three purposefully selected queer individuals who are ...
Nelly K. M. Marosi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effects of level and duration of play on cognition, mood and behavior among former football players [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Thesis (M.A.)--Boston UniversityInterest in the short and long-term effects of concussions has drastically increased due to the recent high-profile deaths of former National Football League (NFL) players.
Bourlas, Alexandra P.
core   +1 more source

Novel interdisciplinary intervention, GAIN, vs. enhanced usual care to reduce high levels of post-concussion symptoms in adolescents and young adults 2–6 months post-injury: A randomised trial

open access: yesEClinicalMedicine, 2019
Background: Evidence for effective interventions to prevent long-term sequelae after concussion is sparse. This study aimed to test the efficacy of Get going After concussIoN (GAIN), an interdisciplinary, individually-tailored intervention of 8 weeks ...
Mille Moeller Thastum   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Knowledge and attitude among Malaysian secondary school athletes on sports-related concussion

open access: yesCakrawala Pendidikan: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan, 2021
Adolescents' knowledge and attitude toward concussions are important in reducing the effects of post-concussion syndrome. To date, no standard education has been applied to Malaysian school-aged athletes.
Fairus Fariza Zainudin
doaj   +1 more source

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