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Early speech-language pathology screening can aid in timely referral and treatment for memory, attention, organization problems post-concussion
Recent findings from a study published in American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation revealed that using a speech-language pathology screening checklist may prove beneficial in predicting the need for a speech-language pathology referral for pediatric concussions.
Study identifies drug that reverses “neuronal and cognitive effects” of concussion in mice
A study has identified a promising approach to treating cognitive deficits after a concussion, by inhibiting the integrated stress response.
13.5% of mTBI patients had poor cognitive outcomes; predicting risk, referral to cognitive rehabilitation
According to a study published in Neurology, 13.5% of mTBI patients had “poor cognitive outcomes” (vs. 4.5 % in a control group) one year after a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion).
Virtual reality, augmented reality, and other games may provide remote cognitive rehab to patients during COVID-19
A review article published in the Frontiers of Neurology investigated the potential of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), serious games (SG’s), and telerehabilitation techniques to facilitate cognitive rehabilitation therapy. Elisa Mantovani et al. found these techniques to be highly engaging when performed at home by study participants.