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NEJM Paper Outlines Active Management for Recovery from Concussion

NEJM Paper Outlines Active Management for Recovery from Concussion

Recent research from the University at Buffalo, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, emphasizes that active management is the most effective approach for recovering from concussions. This method contrasts with the traditional practice of prolonged rest, advocating instead for a brief rest period followed by prescribed physical activity. Key Insights from the Study: […]

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

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

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

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

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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