Beschreibung:
This state-of-the-art book brings together the full range of issues that can inform care for patients experiencing the effects of concussion.
Concussion Mechanism: Biomechanical Perspectives.- The Pathophysiology of Concussion.- Neuroimaging of Concussion.- The Path Toward a Blood Test for Concussion - A Review of Biofluid Biomarkers for Concussive and Subconcussive Brain Trauma.- Sport-related Concussion Guideline Development: Acute Management to Return-to-activity.- Concussion Evaluation and Neurocognitive Outcomes.- Psychological and Mental Health Sequelae of Concussion: Prevalence, Treatment Recommendations, Novel Biomarkers, and Diagnostic Challenges.- Management of Concussion and Prolonged Symptoms Post Concussion.- Neuroprotective Pharmacological Antioxidant Therapies for Concussions.- Sex, Gender and Concussion.- Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.