Hosted on MSN10mon
Rapid concussion blood test gets FDA approval, could be used on sidelines in future
A blood test designed to aid in the rapid diagnosis of concussions has gained FDA approval. The i-STAT Alinity test can detect two proteins released into the blood when someone suffers a ...
BMJ3mon
What are the critical elements of sideline screening that can be used to establish the diagnosis of concussion? A systematic review
Conclusion In the absence of definitive evidence confirming the diagnostic accuracy of sideline screening tests, consensus-derived multimodal assessment tools, such as the Sports Concussion Assessment ...
UPI3d
Quality sleep speeds up kids' concussion recovery
Sleep is a critical component for concussion recovery among kids ... tested positive for measles upon undergoing a medical examination after dying, but measles so far has not been declared ...
BMJ1mon
Introducing the Child Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool 6 (Child SCOAT6)
These additional tests are performed on an individual case basis depending ... for the Child SCOAT6 with the addition of 11 new items8 from the Melbourne Paediatric Concussion Scale. The symptom list ...
Science Daily7d
Over-the-counter pain relievers linked to improved recovery from concussion
People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study.