by James Lambka | Jul 27, 2021 | Medical Info, Traumatic Brain Injuries
ImPACT for Concussion Management – I was at a doctor’s appointment with the good folks over at Proliance Orthopedic Associates and picked up an interesting brochure that they have put out on ImPACT – Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing. ...
by James Lambka | Mar 25, 2021 | Traumatic Brain Injuries
The Brain Injury Alliance of Washington- Wiener and Lambka, PS is a proud contributor to the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. This fine organization provides support to those who have suffered a brain injury. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. If you know...
by James Lambka | Jan 26, 2021 | Children, Medical Info, Traumatic Brain Injuries
Wiener & Lambka present: New Rapid Blood Test Detects Concussion / Traumatic Brain Injuries – A new rapid blood test has been approved to help doctors detect the presence of a concussion and/or traumatic brain injuries. As discussed in the press release...
by James Lambka | Sep 30, 2020 | Medical Info, Traumatic Brain Injuries
A new study focused on the mechanics of chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE is changing our understanding of chronic problems with the brain. It has long been thought that CTE and concussions were related, and that one was a naturally recurring effect of the...
by James Lambka | Feb 27, 2020 | Medical Info, Traumatic Brain Injuries
Approval for a blood test that will help aid in detecting concussion in adults has been given by the US Food and Drug Administration to Banyan Biomarkers. The new test is a significant step forward in helping to more precisely diagnose concussion for several reasons. ...
by James Lambka | Dec 13, 2018 | Children, Safety, Traumatic Brain Injuries
A new study indicates that only a single season of playing football can alter a young athlete’s brain chemistry. The findings are preliminary, but research using MRI scans to look at the brains of 26 football players – all 12 years of age – showed that...
