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An akhara managed by the Sankat Mochan temple trust was the first to open its doors to girls and others fell in line soon after. (Representational image)

Teen girls may take longer to heal than boys, after concussion

Study finds girls reporting symptoms at least 28 days after sustaining concussion, while boys no longer show symptoms...

16 Oct 2017 8:28 AM IST

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When it comes to concussions, your gender may matter

Here is what researchers found.

2 Oct 2017 11:47 AM IST

Concussions usually occur after a blow to the head - for example, during sports or a car accident. (Photo: Pixabay)

Small molecules in spit may help diagnose concussions: study

These microRNAs could correctly identify if a participant would have prolonged symptoms or not.

25 Nov 2017 2:14 PM IST

The deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant is similar to a cardiac pacemaker device. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study shows traumatic brain injuries increase later dementia risk

People who experienced moderate, severe, repeated TBIs are at greatest risk, and overall, odds of dementia diagnosis...

1 Feb 2018 8:38 AM IST

Six specific small molecules from blood plasma were discovered in a group of college athletes who had been diagnosed with concussions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Easier detection of concussions!

Clinical practitioners require a relevant and reliable diagnostic test to determine high versus low probability of mTBI

24 April 2018 3:54 PM IST

There are a number of plausible theories as to how a brain injury - even a slight one - might lead to Parkinsons. (Photo: Pixabay)

Just one concussion may up Parkinson's risk: study

There are a number of plausible theories as to how a brain injury - even a slight one - might lead to Parkinson's.

19 April 2018 9:11 PM IST

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Complexities of a concussion!

Here is what a new study has found.

1 April 2018 11:58 AM IST

Magnetic stimulation that uses a laptop-style device for 20 minutes per day improved the ability of rodents with a concussion to walk in a straight line, navigate a maze, run on a wheel, and perform cognitive tests. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Concussion can be reversed by magnetic stimulation

Magnetic therapy may reverse concussion symptoms: Study.

31 May 2019 11:06 AM IST

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Researchers reveal gaps in follow-up care after concussion

Here is what a new study has found.

27 May 2018 2:08 PM IST

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Physical therapy can help treat teens with concussion

Recent studies have suggested that resting for more than a day has limited benefits, and may be linked to increased...

28 Jun 2018 12:46 PM IST

This 1885 photo shows a side view of a human brain. In relation to body size, our brains are huge, about six times larger than one would expect from other mammals. And this three-pound organ sucks up fully 20 percent of the bodys energy needs. (Oscar G. Mason/J.C. Dalton/Philadelphia, Lea Brothers & Co. via AP)

Many people with mild brain injuries don't get follow-up care

We now know that resting too much after a mild TBI or being too active right after the injury can make symptoms worse.

5 Jun 2018 4:15 PM IST

One of the most vexing issues with treating concussions in athletes is that the full extent of brain injuries can be difficult to assess (Photo: AFP)

Tests detect brain damage despite mild concussion

Compared with men who weren't in the NFL, the football players had higher levels of TSPO and greater changes in the...

29 Nov 2016 8:36 AM IST