Sunday, December 23, 2018

Cognitive Impact of Multiple Concussions Can Persist in Young Adults

A new study finds that young adults with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), or concussions, can experience persistent cognitive changes as well as altered brain activity.

“Multiple concussions, even after general symptoms have subsided, decrease an individual’s ability to flexibly shift their mode of thinking,” said Dr. Robert Ross, assistant professor of psychology at the University of New Hampshire.

“We found that these decreases in performance are associated with...


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