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Evidence-based articles on concussion, traumatic brain injury, diagnostic testing, and recovery, written and reviewed by our physician team.
Why a Normal MRI or CT Doesn't Rule Out a Brain Injury
Routine imaging is built to catch bleeding and fractures, not the subtle functional changes concussion can cause. Here's what more sensitive testing can add.
Returning to Work or School After a Concussion
There's no universal timeline. Here's how a structured, individualized evaluation supports the decision instead.
Why Concussion Symptoms Can Change or Worsen Weeks After Injury
Recovery isn't a single fixed curve. Here's why symptoms can shift, plateau, or resurface, and when it's worth a follow-up evaluation.
What to Expect at an Independent Medical Examination (IME) for a Brain Injury Case
What an IME is, why one might be requested, and what happens during a neurological IME at NeuroLUX.
Post-Concussion Syndrome: What It Is and When to Seek Further Evaluation
Persistent symptoms after a concussion aren't unusual, but some patterns are worth a structured evaluation. Here's what the research shows.
qEEG and Brain Mapping Explained: What These Tests Measure and Why They're Used Alongside Imaging
Quantitative EEG and brain mapping add functional data that imaging alone can't capture. Here's what these tests actually measure, and why they're never read as a standalone result.
DTI MRI Explained: How It Differs From a Standard MRI
Diffusion tensor imaging measures the brain's white matter in a way standard MRI can't. Here's how it works, what the research shows, and why it's never read alone.
Sleep Disruption After a Concussion: Why It Happens and Why It's Worth Mentioning to Your Care Team
Poor sleep after a concussion is common, easy to underestimate, and can slow recovery. Here's why it happens and why our physician team asks about it at every visit.
Mood and Cognitive Symptoms After a Concussion: Why They Often Appear Together
Trouble concentrating and low mood or anxiety often show up together after mTBI. Here's what the research shows about the connection, and why our physician team evaluates both as one picture.
Post-Traumatic Headache: How It Differs From an Ordinary Headache and When It Warrants Evaluation
Headache after a concussion isn't the same as an everyday headache. Here's how it's diagnosed differently, and when it's worth a closer look.
Balance and Dizziness After a Concussion: Why Vestibular Symptoms Deserve Their Own Evaluation
Balance problems and dizziness after a concussion are common and often overlooked. Here's what the research shows, and how our physician team evaluates it.
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