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Category: concussion
Pitt Study Evaluates Effectiveness of the Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool
A new study by University of Pittsburgh researchers suggests that many components of the new Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool 6 (SCOAT6), recommended by the… Read more
Pitt and CMU Scientists Create Headband that Measures Brain Pressure in Seconds
A routine part of health care, whether a regular checkup or an emergency, includes examining the body’s vital signs. The heart, lungs and circulatory system… Read more
UPMC Partners with Sporting Organizations in Ireland to Provide Concussion Testing Nationwide
Amateur athletes across Ireland will soon participate in a concussion testing and treatment program launched by UPMC, in partnership with several Irish sporting organizations. Working… Read more
Measuring tiny eye movements can help identify vision impairments after concussions
For up to 3 million Americans each year, what was supposed to be a fun day at the ski slopes, at a playground or on… Read more