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June 2024

Traumatic brain injury
Understanding “Internal Fake News”: The Link Between Concussion, Sensory Alterations, and Emotional Health

by Ioannis Mavroudis June 29, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis June 29, 2024

Concussions and post-concussion symptoms significantly impact the brain’s ability to process and integrate sensory information, …

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Traumatic brain injury
Differentiating Between Concussion, Psychological Symptoms, and Malingering Using the ImPACT Test

by Ioannis Mavroudis June 25, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis June 25, 2024

The Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) is a vital tool in the assessment …

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Biomarkers Traumatic brain injury
Blood biomarkers in mTBI

by Ioannis Mavroudis June 22, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis June 22, 2024

Several studies have demonstrated that elevated levels of S100B, GFAP, UCH-L1, and NFL correlate with …

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Recognition and Detection of Concussion in the Community: Implications for Primary Care in the UK
Concussion, a subset of traumatic brain injury, is prevalent in both adults and children and can result in a range of short-term and long-term symptoms that can significantly impair an individual's overall quality of life. Lifestyle factors, such as engaging in high-impact sports may increase the likelihood of sustaining a concussion. Recently, there has been […]
Applying the ICRP model to writing recommendations in a neuropsychological evaluation for brain injury populations
CONCLUSION: This unique approach to creating recommendations and treatment plans for brain injury recovery may be more time intensive than a traditional outpatient neuropsychological evaluation, but includes the added benefit of collaborating with the patient, family/caregivers, and treatment team to maximize rehabilitation success and improve quality of life.
Barriers experienced by visually impaired rugby players when undertaking concussion assessment: a qualitative investigation
Previous work has conjectured that visually impaired athletes may face barriers when attempting concussion assessments because they can present with signs of concussion as part of their condition. The present study aimed to explore the qualitative experiences of visually impaired players undertaking the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5 (SCAT5). Four visually impaired Physical Disability Rugby […]
Self-Reported Cognitive Difficulties and Their Modifiable Risk Factors in Former Elite Male Rugby League Players
Participation in collision and contact sport in Australia-specifically rugby league-is popular. With recent attention to the possible long-term health consequences of head impact exposure during a contact or collision sport career, the importance of understanding the contribution of modifiable risk factors as they relate to cognitive function has been highlighted. Risk factors for cognitive decline […]
No Association Between Fencing Response After Concussion and Recovery Time, Concussion Severity, or Clinical Outcomes in Professional American Football Players
CONCLUSION: Fencing response after concussion was not associated with symptom recovery, concussion severity, or short-term recovery in professional American football.

June 2024

Understanding “Internal Fake News”: The Link Between Concussion, Sensory Alterations, and Emotional Health

Differentiating Between Concussion, Psychological Symptoms, and Malingering Using the ImPACT Test

Blood biomarkers in mTBI