Limiting screen time after a concussion is common advice, but a recent study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma suggests that, for adolescents, allowing moderate screen time after a concussion may be best for recovery.

Last week (March 11th), Malayka Gormally was honored to serve as the State Lead for Washington State on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., joining a group of 234 advocates representing 39 states and territories who met with legislators as part of the Brain Injury Association of America’s National Brain Injury Conference and Awareness Day.

A recent article published in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP’s) Research in Action blog by Dr. Daniel Corwin emphasizes the importance of using CHOP’s visio-vestibular examination (VVE) as a part of first-line concussion management in the emergency department.

Researchers Liam J. Sherwood et al. recently developed the Fear Avoidance after Concussion Tool (FACT), the first validated patient-reported outcome measure for evaluating fear avoidance following concussion

The Sunflower symbol for invisible disabilities is blossoming around the United States and the world, according to a recent article written by Lauren Fetten and published by Being Patient.

A recent study published in Brain Injury by Jonathan Santana and colleagues found that pediatric concussion characteristics differ significantly with age.

A recent retrospective cohort analysis published in BMJ Open found that concussion patients have a 49% higher long-term risk of being in a serious motor vehicle crash after injury compared to patients with an ankle sprain.

A new Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) on traumatic brain injury care was recently published in the Journal of Neurotrauma.

A “proof-of-concept” study found that 8-10 weeks of at-home treatment with a transcranial photobiomodulation device resulted in improvements in cognitive function in adults exposed to repetitive head acceleration events.

An article published by the Brain Health Association of America suggests that practicing regular self-compassion leads to the mitigation of mental health issues after a traumatic brain injury (including concussion).

A group of researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong University found that four weeks of acupuncture, starting a week after a concussion, reduced concussion symptoms and improved brain tissue (white matter) integrity.

A study conducted by Daisy Zamora et al. discovered a correlation between a diet consisting of high omega-3 fatty acids and low omega-6 linoleic acids (the diet is labeled “H3L6”) and a reduction in persistent post-traumatic headaches (pPTH).

A study published in Nature found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2) improved persistent symptoms in people with brain injuries, including those with mild traumatic brain injuries.

People who take part in these sports might think they are in control of the risks, but brain injuries can happen fast and change a person’s life forever. These injuries can cause immediate death or lead to lifelong disabilities that affect every part of a person’s life. Many people who get hurt by perfect brain injury delivery systems say they had no idea how bad it could be until it was too late.

In a significant paradigm shift, 50 years in the making, 94 experts from 14 countries have proposed a new, multidimensional framework for classifying traumatic brain injury (TBI).

A study highlights that the co-occurrence of concussion and depression is “associated with significantly worse symptoms for both conditions.” Despite overlapping symptoms, these conditions are often treated independently, overlooking their additive effects.

A recent study suggests that different meditation interventions (particularly those focused on mindfulness) benefit individuals at risk for high cortisol levels––especially for those with a somatic (physical) illness.

Learn about a free, high-quality mindfulness app created by UCLA Mindfulness Education Center ; our previous newsletter covered meditation, particularly mindfulness, for at-risk populations.

Neuroscientist Richard Sima has written a terrific article for the Washington Post explaining what concussions are–and the serious nature of these mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI).

The first US-based clinical trial on CBD treatment for concussion is being conducted by the University of Miami. The five-year, three-stage study is funded by a $16 million grant from Canadian company Scythian Biosciences. The clinical trial will conduct research on a pill that combines CBD and dexanabiol, which researchers believe will reduce brain inflammation. See also the Miami Herald article.