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Over-the-counter painkillers may speed up concussion recovery
A new study examined how athletes and military cadets treated their concussions. The post Over-the-counter painkillers may speed up concussion recovery appeared first on Talker.
Pain relievers may help speed up concussion recovery, study suggests
People who take common pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not, according to a new study. The research was shared on March 5, 2025, and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting in April.
Over-the-counter pain relievers linked to improved recovery from concussion
People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study released today, March 5, 2025, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5–9,
Study: Sleep matters when recovering from concussion
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, sleep matters. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting daytime sleep and getting approximately seven hours of sleep each night in the first week after a concussion may speed up recovery.
Quality sleep speeds up kids' concussion recovery
Sleep is a critical component for concussion recovery among kids, a new study reports. Limiting naps during the day and getting about seven hours of sleep each night in the first week after a concussion appears to speed up recuperation,
Good Sleep Accelerates Kids' Concussion Recovery
Youth who sleep more during the day or who sleep too much or too little each day may be at risk for slower concussion symptom resolution,” said lead researcher Jingzhen Ginge
A Nasal Spray for Concussions Shows Early Promise
In a new study on mice, an experimental antibody treatment reduced the lingering after-effects of head injuries.
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Over-the-Counter Analgesics Improve Concussion Outcomes
Use of OTC analgesics — including acetaminophen and NSAIDs — improves concussion symptoms and reduces recovery time in injured athletes, preliminary research suggests.
A change in child concussion management policies led to improvements in recovery time, research shows
Recovery from concussions can be a long and difficult process, especially for children. Active rehabilitation, usually beginning with physiotherapy-based treatments such as mild aerobic exercise, is ...
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The effects of rest and treatment following sport-related concussion: a systematic review of the literature
They completed a treadmill exercise test before and after a 2 or 3 week baseline non-intervention ... 36 However, there is very little research evaluating pharmacological treatment following sport ...
Concussion damage lingers In athletes' brains up to a year
Concussion damage could linger in an athlete's brain for at least a year, long after they've rejoined their sport, a new ...
Do brain changes remain after recovery from concussion?
For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a study published on March 12, 2025, online in ...
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From punches to prevention: boxer turned advocate warns of concussion dangers
Ray Ciancaglini, a former boxer from Geneva, has dedicated his life to raising awareness about the dangers of concussions.Ciancaglini, who ...