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

July 8, 2024

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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Are Pre-season Baselines Critical to Concussion Diagnosis?

March 4, 2024

For certain contact sports and activities that put participants at higher risk of concussion, pre-injury baseline testing has become increasingly common. Having a baseline, it’s been thought, allows for more accurate diagnosis in the event of a head injury. But a growing debate is calling into question the necessity – and validity – of these

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

December 13, 2023

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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Identifying and Treating Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome

November 20, 2023

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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Fall is the busy time for Emergency Department visits for head injuries

November 6, 2023

Each year, an estimated 801,000 people visit an emergency department for a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A new study by the CDC explores the findings of data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP) over a four-year period (2016-2019) on the rates for head injuries in the Emergency Department (ED) throughout

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The abuse of technology, including social media, and its role in domestic violence

October 23, 2023

The digital age has ushered in remarkable advancements that have transformed the way we live, work, and connect. However, alongside these innovations, technology has also proven to be a powerful tool for domestic abusers. In this blog post, we explore the abuse of technology, and its role in domestic violence and the profound effects on

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Interview with Katherine Snedaker, Executive Director of PINK Concusssions

October 16, 2023

As part of our series this October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, today’s blog post is an interview with Katherine Snedaker, Founder of PINK Concussions, a nonprofit group which focuses on support, research and education in women with brain injury from sport, domestic violence, accidents or military service. Katherine, along with top researchers, created the

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Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence: A Call for Awareness

October 11, 2023

Most domestic violence remains hidden from view, occurring behind closed doors and among partners who often stay silent. Globally, an estimated one in three women experience some type of physical or sexual partner violence in their lifetime. The physical injuries are often severe and, unfortunately, domestic violence is a leading cause of concussion. In a

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Concussion in Kids: Recognizing, Treating, and Safeguarding Young Minds

August 28, 2023

As kids actively participate in sports, recreational activities, and daily play, the risk of head injuries, including concussions, becomes a concern for parents, coaches, and educators. Concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries that require special attention, particularly when it comes to children, whose developing brains are more vulnerable to the effects of such injuries. In

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The Challenges of Diagnosing Concussions: Unraveling the Complexity

August 14, 2023

Concussions, often referred to as mild traumatic brain injuries, present a unique set of challenges when it comes to diagnosis. Unlike other visible injuries, concussions involve intricate physiological and neurological processes that make them difficult to diagnose accurately. In this blog post, we will delve into the complexities surrounding the diagnosis of concussions and shed

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