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Research Update in Concussion A recent study in the Journal of International Advanced Otology found that nearly 13% of patients presenting to the emergency department with a mild traumatic brain injury had benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), highlighting that post-concussion dizziness is not always solely attributable to concussion symptoms. Female patients and those with higher-energy mechanisms of injury were at greater risk of developing post- traumatic BPPV. Thes

Research Update in Concussion A recent study by Ashley L. Erdman and colleagues examined how a structured exertion protocol influences cognitive and functional performance in adolescents recovering from concussion. By assessing performance under exertion, clinicians can better identify lingering deficits that may not appear at rest, supporting a more informed and progressive return-to-play or return-to-learn process. Erdman AL, Ulman S, Loewen AM, Chandler J, Jones JC, Ellis