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Experimental Medication Proven to Reverse Concussion Harm

An experimental medication utilized to treat people with concussions is currently in its early stages of human trials. One study has revealed that the drug has the potential to reverse neural damage connected to traumatic brain injuries. This evidence lays the basis for a future drug that could prevent the cognitive deficits that result from […]

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Construction Site Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries

Construction workers, pedestrians, and motorists can incur serious injuries as a result of construction site accidents. Construction workers make up a large amount of deadly and non-deadly traumatic brain injuries among all workers in the United States. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that more than 40,000 injuries and three death each year occur […]

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New Nanotube-Based Foam Offers Increased Concussion Protection

Created by engineers at the University of Wisconsin, an absorbent and lightweight nanotube-based foam could substantially cushion helmets to protect people from the substantial force of hard blows. This new material shows 18 times greater energy absorption than the foam that is currently being used by the United States military in addition to having greater […]

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Three Things to Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries

Receiving a bump to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion. Medical experts have found that over 2 million people in the United States receive traumatic brain injuries each year. Whether caused by a car accident or striking the head, these injuries can lead people to face brain swelling and a […]

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Study Reveals Brain Waves Help Detect Concussions

Measuring brain activity could result in a more precise method for detecting concussions and assessing when those with brain injuries can return to vigorous activity. Recent research indicates that delta waves, which diminish with age and are often only present in adults with brain injuries, increased in people who had concussions. In many people with […]

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The Repercussions of Decompressive Craniectomy in People with Traumatic Brain Injuries

In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, an examination was performed to decide whether patients obtained a more favorable result using Decompressive Craniectomy as a method of treating severe traumatic brain injury versus using the standard method of care. Of patients who are hospitalized with severe traumatic brain injuries, over half […]

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Study Suggests Brain Injuries Might Result in Loss of Smell

Traumatic brain injuries are a common cause of death and permanent disability worldwide. Many survivors of traumatic brain injuries face serious complications that last the rest of their lives. In one study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, medical researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of […]

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Improvements in Medical Imaging Could Result in Better Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis

More than 2 million traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and over 50,000 brain injury-related fatalities occur each year in the United States. TBIs are one of the leading causes of death in individuals below the age of 35. One reason these deaths are so common is due to the difficulty in receiving a prompt and accurate […]

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Neurology Commission Reports TBIs are a Major Global Health Problem

A new report by the 2022 Lancet Neurology Commission has examined the advantages and obstacles in the prevention, care, and research of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which data shows are a leading cause of injury-associated death and disability. Various world-renowned experts have created a report on TBIs, including a Professor of Anesthesia at the University […]

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Screen Time Shown to Help Concussion Recovery

Brain rest is commonly prescribed following a concussion, and this includes limiting scren time (TVs, phones, tablets, computers). Of course, countless kids rely on computers and smartphones to remain connected with their peers. But a new study has shown that the full removal of these screens may end up causing feelings of disconnection, loneliness, and […]

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Brain rest is commonly prescribed following a concussion, and this includes limiting scren time (TVs, phones, tablets, computers). Of course, countless kids rely on computers and smartphones to remain connected with their peers. But a new study has shown that the full removal of these screens may end up causing feelings of disconnection, loneliness, and a lack of social support. While too much screen time can slow down any concussion or traumatic brain injury victim’s recovery time, new research indicates that prohibiting screen time altogether in these situations may actually do more harm than good.

Focus of the Screen Time Study

The study in question was part of a project referred to as Advancing Concussion Assessment in Pediatrics, which was led by a psychology professor and funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

The researchers in this study studied the self-reported screen time of over 700 children between the ages of 8 and 16 in the first 10 days after a brain injury. They gathered data from participants who incurred either concussions or orthopedic injuries like broken arms or sprained ankles. The data from the children with orthopedic injuries helped to contrast that taken from the brain injury victims.

Researchers then tracked the children’s symptoms over the next half a year. The study ultimately found that the concussion symptoms resolved most quickly when the injured children received a moderate amount of screen time.

Goldilocks Groups

The medical doctor who performed the study commented that the study involved so-called “Goldilocks” groups because it seems that spending too much or little on screens is not the best solution for recovery from a concussion. Ultimately, according to the researchers, the study reveals that the common suggestions to avoid screen time after a concussion might not be the best solution.

Children today utilize screens all the time, for school, for entertainment, for communication, and for gaming. Complete removal of these screens could result in feelings of loneliness and disconnection. These things ultimately negatively impact children’s health during the sensitive recovery period.

What Makes This Study Different?

This study is distinct from one performed in 2021 in the United States because this study considered both screen and recovery time over a longer duration of time. The previous study determined that screen time delayed recovery, but those researchers only assessed screen use during the first 48 hours and only tracked victims’ symptoms for 10 days.

The longer timeline utilized in the Canadian study led the researchers to discover that the amount of time spent in front of screens during the early recovery period made little change in long-term health outcomes.

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If you or a loved one has been harmed in an accident and another party is responsible, you should not hesitate to speak with a skilled lawyer. Contact House Law LLC today to schedule a free case evaluation.

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