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All articles tagged: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter (S06.0X0A)

HealthDay 26 June at 03.26 PM

Reported Symptoms Most Sensitive Indicator of Concussion

Reported symptoms are a more accurate indicator of concussion than the 10-word component Standardized Assessment of Concussion (SAC), according to a study published online June 11 in JAMA Network Open.Kimberly G. Harmon, M.D., from the University of Washington in Seattle, and colleagues assessed the diagnostic accuracy of compon

HealthDay 19 December at 04.55 PM

Teen Concussion Tied to Higher Risk for Suicidal Behaviors

Adolescents who report concussion have increased odds of reporting suicidal behaviors, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in the Journal of Athletic Training.Jacob J.M. Kay, Ph.D., from Prisma Health Children's Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, and colleagues examined the association between self-reported concussion