| From the Field of Play to the Field of Combat: A Review of the Pharmacological Management of Concussion. | |
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PMID: 22289786 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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ABSTRACT: Traditionally, the medical management of concussion has involved close observation as well as physical and cognitive rest. Most post-concussive symptoms resolve spontaneously and require only conservative treatment. However, some patients do have prolonged recoveries and may benefit from treatment with medications. Some naturally occurring compounds demonstrate multi-mechanistic neuroprotective properties and may be potential treatment considerations. For the most part though, current treatments are symptom-based for those with persistent post-concussive symptoms. The evidence supporting the various pharmacologic treatments in concussion is equivocal. The choice of which medication to use for a patient depends on the symptom characteristics, and each decision should be made on an individual case basis. There is a need for well designed trials investigating the efficacy of various medical therapies. |
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Anthony L Petraglia; Joseph C Maroon; Julian E Bailes |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-1-27 |
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Title: Neurosurgery Volume: - ISSN: 1524-4040 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-1-31 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7802914 Medline TA: Neurosurgery Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York 2Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 3Department of Neurosurgery, NorthShore University Health System, Evanston, Illinois. |
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