Sports vision, concussion care should go hand in hand
Charles Shidlofsky, OD, FCOVD I recently worked with two professional hockey players on a team for which I provide sports vision care. One of the players is still struggling...
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Heading a football just 20 times could lead to reduced brain function and signs of concussion, study finds
By JONATHAN CHADWICK FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 10:55 EST, 18 November 2020 | UPDATED: 10:56 EST, 18 November 2020 Heading a football just 20 times may lead to reduced brain...
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Concussions, Neurological Function, News, Research
Football’s dementia crisis: Research shows just 20 ‘normal’ headers can lead to concussion test failure
The study increases the pressure for action to protect adult players after previous limits were introduced on children’s training By Jeremy Wilson, CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER 17 November 2020 •...
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Concussions, Neurological Function, Research
King-Devick Wins DPHARM Idol Disrupt 2020!
The Conference Forum is pleased to announce that King-Devick is the winner of DPHARM Idol Disrupt at the 10th annual DPHARM: Disruptive Innovations to Advance Clinical Trials 2020 event....
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Neurological Function, Optometry
ADHD, Dyslexia May Affect Evaluation of Concussion
Young people with certain learning disorders, such as attention-deficit disorder/attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) and dyslexia, can perform worse on commonly used concussion tests, a new study shows. “Our results suggest...
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Concussions, Neurological Function
Better Screening Needed for Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries
Andrew R. Mayer, PhD Symptom provocation did not meaningfully alter the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity that is relative to more easily obtained pretests symptom ratings. New research suggests better...
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Neurological Function
Better Screening Needed for Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries
Andrew R. Mayer, PhD New research suggests better neurosensory testing is needed for pediatric patients suffering from a mild traumatic brain injury. A team based in the US and...
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Concussions, Youth AthletesHeadballs can affect eye function
Headers are an integral part of football. Safety concerns have changed the rules among minors in many countries, including the United States. © Mikkel Bigandt - Fotolia.com A study...
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ConcussionsKing-Devick technologies Adapts Broad Set of Objective and Evidence-based Assessment Tools to be Compatible with Telehealth and Remote Learning
Recently named one of Mayo Clinic’s Top 10 Healthcare Innovations, King-Devick technologies quickly adapted their broad set of objective and evidence-based assessment tools to be compatible with telehealth and...
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Clinical examination factors that predict delayed recovery in individuals with concussion
Background Risk factors for prolonged recovery after concussion have been well researched, but specific objective clinical examination findings have not. This study examined whether clinical examination results could predict...
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Concussions
The King-Devick Color Contrast Sensitivity Chart in AMD
View as PDF Take-Home Message The visual acuity of 85 patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was evaluated in a single study visit and compared with healthy controls. The...
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Neurological Function
Concussion Care: Searching for Better Science
View as PDF MULTIFACETED APPROACH. Adding vestibular therapy to visual therapy-shown here with (left) a Brock string and (right) a Marsden ball-can boost recovery The number of diagnosed concussions...
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Concussions
Use of the King-Devick Variable Color Contrast Sensitivity Chart to differentiate stages of age-related macular degeneration
Objective This study aimed to determine which colour contrast sensitivity differences exist in early to advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and examine the potential utility of the King-Devick Variable...
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Neurological Function, Optometry
Concussion Management: The Role for Audiology
Authors: Kraus, Nina PhD; White-Schwoch, Travis Concussions have captured the public interest. Many scientists and physicians are on the quest for a gold standard test that can objectively identify...
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Concussions, ResearchNASCAR’s Ryan Newman doesn’t know when he’ll return from ‘bruised brain’; calls survival ‘humbling’
By Ken Willis Posted Mar 11, 2020 at 8:30 AM In his first official interview since his Feb. 17 crash in the Daytona 500, Ryan Newman told NBC’s Today Show that his amazing survival was “just...
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