The current head injury assessment is done via a cognitive assessment by a doctor Using pitchside saliva tests to diagnose concussion is a step closer after a “game-changing” trial among male elite rugby union players. Researchers took samples from 156 Premiership and Championship players who had head injury assessments (HIAs) across the 2017-18 and 2018-19 … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Concussions can increase the long-term risk of a wide range of sleep disorders, a new study indicates. Researchers looked at more than 98,700 U.S. veterans diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the same number of veterans with no history of TBI. The … Read more
Studies have linked head injuries and MS. Learn about the connection and find out what you can do to protect your child. Source link