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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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Nerve ultrasound of multifocal motor neuropathy, motor and typical chronic inflammatory demyelinating neuropathy
Overview of Nerve Ultrasound Techniques Nerve ultrasound has emerged as a vital tool in the…
LAG3 Is Expressed on Muscle-Infiltrating Cytotoxic T Cells, but Scarce on Circulating T Cells, in Patients With Inclusion Body Myositis
Muscle-Infiltrating Cytotoxic T Cells The study of muscle-infiltrating cytotoxic T cells is essential for understanding…
A case of severe hypernatremia in a cachectic patient hospitalized for pneumococcal pneumonia
Case Presentation A 67-year-old female patient with a medical history notable for chronic obstructive pulmonary…
A neglected zoonotic helminth-Hymenolepis nana, fatal in the pediatric population-an incidental finding
Understanding Hymenolepis nana Hymenolepis nana, commonly referred to as the dwarf tapeworm, is a small…
Incidence of Opioid Use Before and After Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis
Opioid Use Patterns The patterns of opioid use, particularly among individuals with Parkinson’s disease, reveal…

Atypical Symptoms Following Concussion: A Comprehensive Review of Functional Deficits
CONCLUSION: While most patients eventually improved with targeted interventions like speech therapy, psychiatric care, or physical therapy, recovery trajectories varied significantly. Larger prospective studies are needed to determine true incidence rates and establish evidence-based treatment protocols.
Transcranial Photobiomodulation Improves Cognitive Function, Post-Concussion, and PTSD Symptoms in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs in millions of people globally each year, with mild TBI (mTBI) representing over 90% of cases. Despite the common assumption of full recovery, significant disturbances persist in many patients with mTBI, including cognitive deficit, headache, dizziness, sleep problems, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Given that effective treatment is […]
Prognostic Serum Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Level Value in Patients Following Traumatic Brain Injury
Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant cause of disability and death worldwide. It is important to have affordable and accessible biomarkers to assess the prognosis of patients. This study investigated the prognostic significance of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) serum levels in individuals with TBI. Materials and Methods In this cross-sectional analytical study, CGRP […]
Long-Term Health-Related Quality of Life After Sport-Related Injury in Youth Athletes: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
CONCLUSION: SRI in youth athletes does not negatively affect long-term HRQoL outcomes 24 months after injury. Female sex was found to be associated with worse short- and long-term HRQoL outcomes.
Understanding factors influencing the return to physical activity, perspectives of adults with concussion/mild traumatic brain injury: A qualitative study
Understanding the factors that influence the return to physical activity can help to modify behaviour to enhance the recovery of symptoms and physical activity. We conducted 14 semi-structured interviews to explore the barriers and facilitators to returning to physical activity in adults following a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study design was informed by […]

psychological symptoms

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