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The Importance of Multidisciplinary and Timely Access to Concussion Care for Olympic Athletes

The Importance of Multidisciplinary and Timely Access to Concussion Care for Olympic Athletes

In anticipation of the Summer 2024 Olympics, a pivotal study by Dr. Thomas Romeas, a sports scientist at the Institut national du sport du Quebec, sheds light on the critical intersection of multidisciplinary care and the timely management of sport-related concussions (SRC) among Olympic athletes. Titled “Where is the research on sport-related concussion in Olympic

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Concussions don’t just happen to adults: What kids should know

By: Lila Samadani, high school sophomore Understanding concussions in kids It’s a fact of life: kids fall down, bump their heads, and sometimes get hurt playing sports. Concussions seem to be inevitable and “Compared with college and professional athletes, adolescents appear more vulnerable to concussion and take longer to recover due to neurological immaturity”, according

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program: A 5-year study to improve concussion diagnosis and care

The Ontario Brain Institute has been awarded a 5-year grant for the establishment of the TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research program. Led by Principal Investigator Dr. Roger Zemek, a pediatric emergency physician and senior scientist at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), the program will create a global center of excellence in concussion research aimed at transforming

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A surprising cause of head injury: Slips and falls and how to prevent them this winter season

A surprising cause of head injury: Slips and falls and how to prevent them this winter season

Beneath the picturesque layer of snow that blankets much of the world during winter lies an often-dangerous reality: A significant risk of slips and falls. This is particularly true for those over 65 according to a 2018 CDC study that showed falls to be the leading cause of death among this group. But it is

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Identifying and Treating Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome

Identifying and Treating Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome

Persistent Post-Concussion SyndromeA (PPCS) is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can affect individuals who have suffered a concussion. It is characterized by a range of symptoms that persist beyond the typical recovery period of a few weeks following a head injury. The range of concussed patients who go on to develop PPCS ranges

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