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May 19, 2018

NASCAR using King-Devick test as part of evaluation for concussion

“The field of concussions is constantly evolving, and we work with experts across the country in maintaining a proactive approach to prevention and assessment,’’ a NASCAR statement read. “At...

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Concussions, NASCAR, News

May 18, 2018

NASCAR and IndyCar adapt new tests for concussion screenings

By Bob Pockrass, NASCAR CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR is implementing the use of the King-Devick test to screen for concussions when drivers are brought to the infield medical center....

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Concussions, News

January 30, 2017

Mayo Researchers Study New Way to Diagnose Concussions

In the state of hockey, a group of Mayo Clinic researchers has a different goal in mind. They believe there are better ways to diagnose concussions. With the help...

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Concussions, Hockey, News, Research, Video, Youth Athletes

January 18, 2017

Results of injury study revealed

The PRISP report also provides an update on key research projects around concussion prevention, artificial turf injury risk and how best to manage athletes on artificial turf, training load...

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Concussions, News, Rugby

January 14, 2017

Neurocognitive Tests for Concussion: Wave of the Past? Mayo team says current protocols outmoded

A group of Mayo Clinic researchers argued in a new review that sports concussions — at least in ice hockey — can be diagnosed more accurately with objective tests,...

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Concussions, Hockey, News, Research, Youth Athletes

April 28, 2016

New Canadian Football League player health and safety measures for 2016 season

“Our research last year, conducted in concert with the National Football League, showed promising results and that has led the medical staffs from our clubs to conclude that the...

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CFL, Concussions, News

April 22, 2016

Neurologists admit youth concussions a scary part of contact sports

“There is no substitute for a parent’s judgment, or anyone’s judgment, that a child should come out of a game,” she says. “The KD test is helpful when there’s...

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Concussions, News, Youth Athletes

March 30, 2016

UP Trainer testing for concussions on the sideline

“They’re willing to accept a more quantitative test, as opposed to me just saying their balance is off, their speech is off—all the things I could say,” Dorothy Jamison,...

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Concussions, News, Youth Athletes

March 1, 2016

Promising news on the concussion front

In another development, one that is especially encouraging for youth sports leagues that can’t afford to have medical personnel on the sidelines for every game, the Mayo Clinic has...

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Concussions, News, Youth Athletes

February 1, 2016

Pro sports now considering use of King-Devick Test when diagnosing concussions

“Hockey has an additional challenge because one of the things they test for is balance and of course you can't test balance on skates,” said co-creator of the King-Devick...

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Concussions, News, NHL, Video

January 29, 2016

NHL starts using concussion test Oak Brook entrepreneur invented

Added Ruben Echemendia, co-chair of the NHL/NHLPA concussion subcommittee: “We look forward to examining the results of this pilot project. It is our hope that the addition of the...

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Concussions, Hockey, News, NHL

January 29, 2016

NFL concussion diagnoses shot up in 2015, but maybe because because players are owning up more

Results from the joint NFL/CFL initiative to beta-test a new sideline concussion-detection screening should be available by late February. So said Jeff Miller, the NFL’s senior VP of health...

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CFL, Concussions, News, NFL

January 17, 2016

Kids and concussions: UM, Miami-Dade pioneer study of young athletes

“After the series, I got out, looked at the scoreboard and it was kind of blurry,” Decius said. “I started to feel a headache.” Student athletic trainers noticed Decius...

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Concussions, News, Youth Athletes

January 7, 2016

King-Devick Test and Eye Tech DS to Unveil Vision Tracking Technology at CES 2016

The newly released King-Devick Eye Tracking System provides users with objective, precise and quantifiable eye movement data and graphs by capturing eye movements using the King-Devick Test without the...

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Concussions, News

January 7, 2016

Heads in the Game: 3 ways UF experts are treating and preventing concussions

Baseline screenings include cognitive and balance tests, as well as a vision measure known as the King-Devick Test — a two-minute challenge during which an athlete is asked to...

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Concussions, NCAA, News