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September 6, 2022
As school is starting this September, please make sure that your child knows about “street crossing safety”. Have your child look left-right-left and again right, before crossing the street. Make sure that your child crosses major intersections where there are other people or even crossing guards located. Please talk to your child about proper behavior on school buses, and remind them to always “buckle up”! Even teenagers should be reminded often to “buckle up” when going to school or coming home from school.
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August 16, 2022
Head Injury in Children
Childhood head trauma is one of the most common problems that pediatricians, pediatric neurologists and pediatric neurosurgeons see every year. We see babies that fall off a bed or off a couch. We see toddlers who fall down the stairs. We see kids who fell off their bike or scooter. Please take the extra time to think about your kids and their brains. Many accidents can be avoided with preventive measures. If your child had a head injury and you need your child to be seen quickly, just call us! We can usually get your child seen within 24 hours or sooner if it is an emergency! Just call us at 973-326-9000
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June 29, 2022
From diagnosis to treatment, an expert at the New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute explains plagiocephaly
BY TATIANA SIKORSKYJ, APN, RNFA Published: June 23, 2022
What is plagiocephaly?
Plagiocephaly (sometimes called deformational plagiocephaly or positional plagiocephaly) is a common and treatable disorder in infants.
Plagiocephaly develops when an infant’s soft skull becomes flattened in one area due to prolonged pressure on that part of the head. Many babies develop plagiocephaly by sleeping regularly in one position. There are other types of plagiocephaly, some of which are caused by a serious condition called craniosynostosis. In craniosynostosis, the deformity is caused by premature closure of the fibrous joints (“sutures”) between the bones of the infant.
Treatment for plagiocephaly usually includes special exercises, physical therapy, varying sleep position or wearing corrective helmets.
Click here for the complete article – https://www.njfamily.com/the-common-infant-disorder-every-parent-should-know-about/
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May 6, 2022
It’s finally here! SPRNGTIME and good weather, baseball and softball, and more outdoor activities. Please make sure your children are wearing helmets on their bikes, scooters, roller blades, and other rides. If your child has a head injury, remember RICE. Rest, ice the bump or area, compression if there is bleeding, and elevate the head. Please seek an evaluation from a physician if your child has any concerning symptoms like worsening headache, vomiting, slurring of speech, memory issues, blurry vision, or any other neurological problem.
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March 18, 2022
NJPNI’s March newsletter is out! Check it out as we discuss nutrition and brain health – https://njpediatricneurosurgery.com/posts/news/march-2022-newsletter-national-nutrition-month/
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February 16, 2022
Check out this video on Instagram to find out who won – Click Here
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November 10, 2021
Pediatric Concussions
New research from Seattle Children’s Research Institute and their Sports Health and Safety Institute discovered that concussion rates among football players ages 5-14 were higher than previously reported, with five out of every 100 young football players suffering a concussion during their season. This is higher than what they thought it would be.
They published their study in The Journal of Pediatrics. Licensed athletic trainers recorded concussion from the sidelines at games and these data were tracked.
“Measuring the incidence of concussion in grade-school and middle-school football players is essential to improving the safety of the game,” said Dr. Sara Chrisman, an investigator in the research institute’s Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development and lead author on the study. “It’s hard to determine the impact of prevention efforts if we don’t know how often these injuries occur at baseline.”
June 25, 2021
The 10th Annual NJ Craniofacial Gala is 1 Month Away!
Buy Tickets Today!
Donating to the event helps in supporting International Outreach!
Join us for a night filled with fun, great presentations, and your chance to win some great gift baskets, silent auction items or
50/50 raffle!
All donations help to support the NJ Craniofacial Center and Developing Faces, Inc
on their next mission trip!
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May 7, 2021
Check out the latest issue of New Jersey Special Needs Guide below featuring our ads for New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute, New Jersey Concussion Center, and New Jersey Craniofacial Center!
https://issuu.com/njkidsonline/docs/special_needs_spring_2021
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May 6, 2021
A very interesting article regarding a new study that discusses how a concussion can effect men and women in different ways.
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May 6, 2021
UFC Performance Institute has released their first ever Concussion Protocols. Although it is not required for each athlete, as they are independent contractors, it is highly suggested.
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March 5, 2021
Unifying Pathophysiological Explanations for Sports-Related Concussion and Concussion Protocol Management: Literature Review
Current evidence on brain injury after sports-related concussions does not indicate that there is only one mechanism, but published studies show that there are five different causes of brain dysfunction. Please check out this new research about the patho-physiology of traumatic brain injury below:
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March 5, 2021
Have you been diagnosed with a concussion? You may need a physical therapist.
Physical therapy should start immediately after a concussion and be targeted to the individual patient. All RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOLS are developed for each child separately with that child’s goals in mind. Have questions? Just call!
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury or TBI caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells.
Experiencing symptoms like…
- Headache or “pressure” in head.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Balance problems or dizziness, or double or blurry vision.
- Bothered by light or noise.
- Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy.
- Confusion, or concentration or memory problems.
- Just not “feeling right,” or “feeling down”
Physical therapists can evaluate and treat many common problems related to concussions.
Because no two concussions are the same, a physical therapist will examine your neurological, orthopedic, and cardiovascular systems in order to best prescribe a routine to address your particular symptoms and your needs in all of your daily environments.
Come see SportsCare of Morristown!
(973) 605-1333 | 131 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Morristown, NJ
Concussion Treatment May Include:
- Rest & Recovery
- Restoring Strength & Endurance
- Returning to Normal Activity or Sport
- Stopping Dizziness & Improving Balance
- Reducing Headaches
Also check out NJPNI https://njpediatricneurosurgery.com/ and NJ Concussion Center http://www.njconcussioncenter.com/ for more info.
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December 14, 2020
Check out our December Newsletter on Collaborative Care At NJPNI!
https://mailchi.mp/njpni/december-2020-newsletter
View NJPNI’s Past Newsletters and Announcements by Clicking Here
Collaborative Care At NJPNI
December 2020 Newsletter
Teamwork at NJPNI
NJPNI’s ability to provide excellent care for your child starts with our emphasis on collaborative teamwork. Everyone at NJPNI cooperates to make equal contributions to the care of your child. From the surgeons and nurse practitioners to the clinical assistants and billing office, all members of our team are in constant communication to accomplish holistic care for each child. Every member of our team knows all of our patients so there is always a familiar face whenever your child may need assistance.
Lastly, the health and safety of our patients and their families is our top priority. Our team has expanded to provide welcoming and safe services through launching a dedicated Telemedicine Platform. Our patients can now securely connect with their respective provider from the comfort of their home.
The Craniofacial Team
The culture of teamwork starts within our offices and expands to the many teams we work with, one of those being the Craniofacial Center at Goryeb Children’s Hospital at Morristown Medical Center. With craniofacial anomalies having the ability to affect several organ systems, we have commited to working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the best care for this multidisciplinary disorder. In doing so, our team is able to minimize the patient’s time and travel needs and keep patients, parents, and all providers in the loop on diagnostic results and treatment decisions. Our team has been recognized by The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPCA) for providing care consistent with their standards for Craniofacial Team excellence.
The Cerebral Palsy Team
NJPNI pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Mazzola (top left) and Children’s Specialized Hospital pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, Dr. Jenfu Cheng (top right), meet for a monthly Cerebral Palsy (CP) clinic for children with spasticity. By working together, Dr. Mazzola and Dr. Cheng are able to combine their medical backgrounds to thoroughly consider the best treatment options for each child’s spasticity.
Dr. Mazzola and Dr. Cheng also collaborate with Barnabas Health pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. O. Folorunsho Edobor-Osula (bottom left) and NJIT biomedical engineer Dr. Saikat Pal (bottom right) to study how children with CP move. This IRB approved research at NJIT studies the movement of typically developing and CP children to understand how surgery can improve the gate of children with CP. Each member of this team provides a new perspective on CP, allowing for a complete and unbiased evaluation of how children with CP respond to treatment.
A special THANK YOU to all our referring pediatricians and providers. We love collaborating with everyone to provide the best care for our patients!
THANK YOU to all our patients and their families!
NJPNI wishes everyone a HAPPY HOLIDAY! Let’s hope 2021 is a healthy, happy, and brighter year for all. Enjoy time with family.
xoxo Love from Dr. Mazzola, Dr. Collins, & the staff from NJPNI
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November 9, 2020
Check out NJPNI’s November Newsletter on Epilepsy Awareness!
https://mailchi.mp/njpni/november-2020-newsletter
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October 15, 2020
Altered cortical activation and connectivity patterns for visual attention processing in young adults post-traumatic brain injury: A functional near infrared spectroscopy study
Wu Z, Mazzola CA, Catania L, Owoeye O, Yaramothu C, Alvarez T, Gao Y, Li X.CNS Neurosci Ther. 2018 Jun;24(6):539-548. doi: 10.1111/cns.12811. Epub 2018 Jan 22.PMID: 29359534 Free PMC article.
Aims: This study aimed at understanding the neurobiological mechanisms associated with inattention induced by traumatic brain injury (TBI). To eliminate the potential confounding caused by the heterogeneity of TBI, we focused on young adults postsports-related concussion (SRC).
Methods: Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) data were collected from 27 young adults post-SRC and 27 group-matched normal controls (NCs), while performing a visual sustained attention task. Task responsive cortical activation maps and pairwise functional connectivity among six regions of interest were constructed for each subject. Correlations among the brain imaging measures and clinical measures of attention were calculated in each group.
Results: Compared to the NCs, the SRC group showed significantly increased brain activation in left middle frontal gyrus (MFG) and increased functional connectivity between right inferior occipital cortex (IOC) bilateral calcarine gyri (CG). The left MFG activation magnitude was significantly negatively correlated with the hyperactive/impulsive symptom severity measure in the NCs, but not in the patients. The right hemisphere CG-IOC functional connectivity showed a significant positive correlation with the hyperactive/impulsive symptom severity measure in patients, but not in NCs.
Conclusion: The current data suggest that abnormal left MFG activation and hyper-communications between right IOC and bilateral CG during visual attention processing may significantly contribute to behavioral manifestations of attention deficits in patients with TBI.
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October 15, 2020
Neurocognitive and Fine Motor Deficits in Asymptomatic Adolescents during the Subacute Period after Concussion
Servatius RJ, Spiegler KM, Handy JD, Pang KCH, Tsao JW, Mazzola CA.J Neurotrauma. 2018 Apr 15;35(8):1008-1014. doi: 10.1089/neu.2017.5314. Epub 2018 Feb 9.PMID: 29278998
Adolescents are at high risk for sustaining concussions. There is considerable controversy regarding the sensitivity of neurocognitive tests to detect and track dysfunction in the aftermath of concussion. Two neurocognitive test batteries were compared during the subacute phase of recovery from concussion to determine sensitivity to concussion. Adolescents (ages 11-17 years) with a concussion diagnosis (eight males, seven females, 9-69 days after injury) were recruited through a concussion clinic and compared with community nonconcussed volunteers (11 males, three females). Adolescents completed the online version of the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Test (ImPACT) on a desktop computer and the Defense Automated Neurobehavioral Assessment (DANA) on a handheld device, as well as the Grooved Pegboard Test, which assessed manual dexterity and motor speed. There were no differences in self-reported symptoms on the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale comparing concussed and nonconcussed adolescents. No significant between-groups differences were observed in ImPACT performance. Performance deficits were apparent for the DANA assessment, reflecting lower throughput scores for simple reaction time and response inhibition parameters in those with concussion. Concussed adolescents also had slower Grooved Pegboard Test performance when using the nondominant hand. Both the DANA test battery and the Grooved Pegboard Test appear to have promise as tools to detect persistent cognitive and motor dysfunction in the subacute period after concussion.
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September 18, 2020
I know that you have missed reading your weekly updates on concussion news. But fear not, as we are back!!!
With sports coming back, we have the ability to report on concussions again and rest assured, that is what we will do.
Chris Godwin, one of main targets for Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is in the NFL concussion protocol and did not practice as of Thursday. While we hope that Godwin is able to recover and come back to play, it is definitely a boost for my Fantasy Football team as his side kick Mike Evans should have more footballs thrown his way. Stay tuned to see an update on whether Godwin is able to return this week in a great game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers this Sunday!
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September 18, 2020
September 18, 2020
If you are a Carolina Panthers fan, you may want to look away now! Rookie Defensive End Yetur Gross-Matos did not participate in practice on Thursday after developing concussion symptoms during Wednesday’s practice. He has been a main piece to the defensive line for the Carolina Panthers this year and is unlikely to play this weekend in their game versus Tampa Bay.
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September 18, 2020
In awful news for the Pittsburgh Pirates, outfielder Cole Tucker has been placed on the MLB seven day concussion Injured List on Thursday after slipping and hitting his head on a concrete floor after his game versus the Cincinnati Reds. Luckily for the Pirates, they were able to call up utilityman Jose Osuna from their alternate training camp to fill their roster.
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April 2, 2020
How to Ride Safely Amid Coronavirus
Yes, it is safe for kids to ride their bikes outside.
Getting 30-60 minutes of activity can help boost your immune system. Avoid riding your bike in large groups.
MOST IMPORTANTLY,
WEAR YOUR HELMET FOR SAFETY!
If your child suffers a concussion, we are now doing TELEHEALTH visits.
Call us and we can evaluate your child today!
973-326-9000
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February 21, 2019
Shopping Cart Safety
Shopping cart injuries are more than pinched fingers. Learn how to prevent your child from a serious head or neck injury before you shop. #ShoppingCartSafety
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February 28, 2018
Heading May Be Riskier For Female Soccer Players Than Males
The first rule of soccer is pretty obvious: don’t use your hands. But soccer’s signature move, heading the ball, can cause a detectable impact on players’ brains. And according to a study published Tuesday in Radiology, female players are more sensitive to the impact than males.
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February 28, 2018
8th Annual Winter Gala
Please JOIN US for an amazing evening for an AWESOME CAUSE. The Goryeb Children’s Hospital Craniofacial Center in conjunction with Morristown Medical Center are hosting an evening to benefit infants and children born with facial or skull deformities. These amazing children put their lives in our hands every day; we are honored to care for them. Please come on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 and note CHILDREN ARE WELCOME!!
Click this link for more info on our 8th Annual Winter Gala –http://www.f4mmc.org/2018WinterGala
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February 21, 2018
Post-concussion Return to Play Instructions
CA Mazzola
In a recent article written by Steven Broglio, PhD and other researchers from Michigan, it was reported that online websites and resources often lack guidelines for the return to play after a concussion. 1 While there have been many attempts at consensus among concussion professionals, there is always debate among healthcare providers about the “best” recommendations. Five different websites were evaluated for the accuracy of the 2012 Zurich Sport Concussion Consensus Statement. None of the websites were accurate in all eight areas evaluated.
- Swallow JS, Joseph JR, et al with Broglio SP: Online postconcussion return-to-play instructions. J neurosurg Pediatr Vol 21; Jan 2018.
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February 21, 2018
Concussion and nutrition
There has been substantial investigation directed at the treatment of concussions. Several supplements and vitamins are being used for patients with concussion and post-concussion syndrome. While there are no great human studies specifically examining supplement and vitamin use for the treatment or prevention of concussion, there is some evidence that minerals, vitamins and supplements may help. The supplements and vitamins include omega-3 fatty acids, curcumin, resveratrol, melatonin, creatine, Scutellaria baicalensis and more…and today, there are some “brain vitamins” that come packaged together, see below..
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February 16, 2018
Interesting news about blood tests now being done to evaluate for concussion
Sometimes, it is really hard to know if and when someone REALLY had a concussion. But according to this research, the Brain Trauma Indicator works by measuring levels of proteins, known as UCH-L1 and GFAP, that are released from the brain into blood and measured within 12 hours of head injury. Levels of these blood proteins after mTBI/concussion can help predict which patients may have intracranial lesions visible by CT scan and which won’t. Being able to predict if patients have a low probability of intracranial lesions can help health care professionals in their management of patients and the decision to perform a CT scan. Test results can be available within three to four hours.
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January 5, 2017
Safe Imaging Collaborative for Pediatric Patients
The NJ Hospital Association (NJHA) Institute for Quality and Patient Safety, working with the N.J. Council of Children’s Hospitals, is kicking off a collaborative effort to reduce exposure to ionizing radiation for children by reducing the use of computed tomography (CT) scans in instances of head injuries. NJHA encourages all hospitals to join the collaborative.
All emergency department staff have been counseled to participate in the collaborative and to use other means of imaging in place of CT scans unless it is an absolute emergency situation. Emergency department staff have also been counseled on ordering unnecessary CT scans on patients who are neurologically intact. In these situations, observation is the recommended treatment.
Dr. Mazzola and her staff at the New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute support the collaborative to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure in pediatric patients and have been actively involved with the education process. Dr. Mazzola and the staff at NJPNI recommend avoiding any unnecessary ionizing radiation if possible.
For more information about radiation and kids: http://www.imagegently.org/
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February 10, 2016
Saddle River Day School ~ Dr. Alexander Post at SRDS – Thursday, February 11th
Click here to watch this short video with Dr. Alexander Post discussing the importance of knowing about concussions and head trauma.
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January 21, 2016
Please take a look at the January 2016 edition of Focus on Pediatrics from Goryeb Children’s Hospital by clicking here
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January 21, 2016
Drs. Post and Catania had the pleasure of providing an in-service presentation to the staff of the Oakland School District on Monday, 1/18/16. The audience of approximately 20 was comprised mainly of school nurses, coaches, athletic trainers, and physical education teachers. Drs. Post and Catania presented on concussions, with points of focus including the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatments, recommendations, and academic considerations in the concussed population. In response to the in-service, Dr. Gina Coffaro, the Superintendent of the Oakland schools, stated that the staff feedback was “off the charts” and “beyond amazing” and that the district was quite grateful for this important training provided to their staff. The NJCC would like to thank Dr. Coffaro and the Oakland School District for hosting us and allowing us to present to their staff. If you are interested in having members from the NJCC staff present to the teachers, parents, school officials, and/or students in your school district, please contact us at 973.427.4390 for more information.
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December 9, 2015
The 44TH Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Section of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) in Seattle Washington
Catherine Mazzola, MD
CONCUSSION AND MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
On Tuesday, December 8th, there was an awesome breakfast seminar about the Medical-Legal ramifications and responsibilities concerning the clearance of children and young adults after concussion. Click here to read more.
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November 25, 2015
http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/Training/index.html
Why you may want to look at “HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Online Training”
By Catherine Mazzola, MD
Changing the future of concussion awareness, diagnosis, management and prevention begins with you and it is all about EDUCATION! Click here to read more.
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November 17, 2015
Dr. Mazzola and Dr. Post are experts in the management of concussion in children. They are available 24/7 to answer any questions you have about concussion and prevention/ treatment of traumatic brain injury. Click here to view New guidelines for New Jersey youth soccer teams will limit heading the ball.
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November 12, 2015
Click here to view a study on Traumatic Brain Injury among Children and Adolescents Treated in Emergency Departments, United States 2007-2010.
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November 11, 2015
Dr. Catherine Mazzola works closely with the pediatric specialists and therapists at Children’s Specialized Hospital of New Jersey. Through programs at the Mountainside campus, Dr. Mazzola donates her time and focuses her efforts on helping children with special needs, cerebral palsy and spina bifida. For more information please call us at 973-326-9000 or go to www.njpni.com.
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October 14, 2015
Dr. Thomas Burns and Dr. Kim Ono appear as guest writers in this Research Report, which features an abbreviated version of their article that is currently in press in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. Burns and Dr. Ono assessed middle and high school athletes who had completed a baseline and at least one post-concussion assessment from the ImPACT battery. Their purpose was to determine whether female athletes displayed prolonged recovery and more symptoms at baseline and following a sports-related concussion compared to males. Authors: Thomas G. Burns, Psy.D., ABPP & Kim E. Ono, Ph.D. Commentary by: Mark Lovell, PhD, FACPN
Click here to read the full report.
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August 21, 2015
PubMed comprises more than 24 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
Click here for recent publications of Dr. Catherine Mazzola in PubMed.
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August 20, 2015
Color-Changing Material May Help Detect Traumatic Brain Injury VIDEO – Click Here
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April 8, 2015
Rudy Gay came back for the Sacramento Kings last night following a 3 game layoff due to a concussion, and led his team with 33 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
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April 6, 2015
An interesting article in regards to CTE in veterans of war. Could veterans of war have the same effects of concussions as past NFL players?
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March 31, 2015
In NFL news, receiver Austin Collie is having a hard time finding a team to play for after recovering from his past concussions.
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March 31, 2015
In hockey news, Virginia Tech College of Engineering conducted the same study of hockey helmets as they conducted on football helmets. The results were scary for anyone who has played hockey. In a rating system where 5 stars is the highest, no helmet received 5 stars or even 4 stars. The highest rating was a 3 star helmet, which went to only 1 helmet. There were also 9 helmets which received 0 stars. A scary thought for those who play or have played ice hockey in their life.
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March 11, 2015
An interesting article about the King-Devick Test and it’s uses for pre-season baseline readings on athletes but also it’s use correctly predicting a potential concussion in an athlete post-injury.
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February 5, 2015
Our very own Dr. Catherine Mazzola, speaks about Medicaid in the state of New Jersey to help show patients how Medicaid insurance companies in the state of New Jersey are currently caring for their doctors and members. The article goes into depth about how the number of members of Medicaid in New Jersey constantly growing and what the insurance companies are willing to do, or not do, for their members and participating doctors.
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February 4, 2015
In recent concussion news, new evidence exists that shows that blood testing may become the new “testing” that is used to diagnose and predict concussion and recovery time.
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February 4, 2015
In a recent news article about concussions, it showed that there is almost a 10% decline in the amount of participants in youth football.
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February 4, 2015
In NHL news, the St. Louis Blues have reported that Jori Lehtera is being held out of activity, due to a concussion sustained six days ago.
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February 4, 2015
A recent study shows that concussion laws have promoted safety and awareness among the states that have enacted such policies.
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February 3, 2015
Youth concussion laws are constantly evolving but are they enough to protect our children? An Associated Press review of these laws showed that fewer than half of the current laws contain all of the main principles of the initial bill passed in 2009.
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February 3, 2015
In unfortunate news for the University of Georgia Basketball team, senior forward Marcus Thornton will not play tonight against the University of Kentucky. Thornton is the leading scorer and rebounder for the Bulldogs Basketball team this season, averaging 13.5 points and 7.3 rebounds.
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February 3, 2015
A special congratulations goes out to our physicians, who were awarded with the prestigious NJ Top Doctor award for 2015. Drs. Catherine Mazzola, Alexander Post, Garrett Zoeller, Thomas Sernas and Tatiana Huk were all recipients of this award for their outstanding care, as voted on by patients. We are all very proud to have this designation for our specialists. For any type of brain injury, please visit us at www.njconcussioncenter.com or at www.njpni.com.
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February 3, 2015
The National Hockey League (NHL) has teamed up with a company called X2 Biosystems, in order to provide up to the second, medically relevant data in regards to assessing and managing concussions both on and off of the ice.
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February 3, 2015
Did the National Football League miss this call? According to a few sources, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman was screened and passed his concussion sideline assessment. But, Dr. David Chao states, “current NFL screening tests like the one Edelman passed rely on honest self-reporting”. Is there something more that can be done on the sidelines to prevent further instances of players not reporting symptoms to remain in the game?
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February 3, 2015
In a recent article, USA Today described the sideline concussion test that is available for the National Football League (NFL) to use but is not currently used by the NFL. The King-Devick Test is a sideline assessment tool that could be used to more accurately predict when a concussion has occurred.
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Congress of Neurological Surgeons
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Concussion Related Videos
January 25, 2012
Sports Science: Concussions and Helmet to Helmet Hits
This video is made by ESPN’s Sports Science program.
In this video they replicate the impact sustained by the brain during helmet to helmet hits in football.
January 25, 2012
Sports Science: Second Impact Syndrome
This video is made by ESPN’s Sports Science program.
It speaks about Second Impact Syndrome that replicated the blows to the brain that occur during a hit sustained in football.
January 25, 2012
Second Impact Syndrome
This video is from ESPN’s Outside The Lines: First Report.
The video explains why education about concussion as well as use of neurocognitive baseline concussion testing is so important. This video is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to ALL viewers!
January 19, 2012
Ice Hockey
With Eric Lindros as the presenter, this movie explains about concussions, their symptoms and the importance of using Baseline testing such as the ImPACT Test offered by the New Jersey Concussion Center.
Concussion News on the Radio
KALW 91.7 – City Vision Radio
Check out the discussion on concussions from KALW 91.7 in San Fransisco. Joining the discussion are Dr. Cindy Chang and Dr. Eric Freitag.
For more information about this article, please visit CityVisions.mp3