Scientists continually perform studies to discover why some people are more likely to sustain concussions than others, and we’re always happy to hear about the ongoing research. One recent example was a pilot study from Northwestern Medicine and Penn State University that was published in the Journal of Neurotrauma this past fall. Scientists studied 87 Read more
The MAC Alliance is like the U.S. Army in that we both recently “deployed” innovative handheld concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI) assessment devices called BrainScope® One. It’s only been a few weeks since we introduced these safe, innovative and easy-to-use tools at some of our member locations, yet we’re already receiving some really positive Read more
We’ve got some exciting news for MAC Alliance patients and the field of concussion testing in general. Since 2002, ImPACT concussion testing has been administered more than 17 million times. Now, it is FDA-cleared for at-home baseline testing. Where You Can Get ImPACT: ImPACT Baseline Test can be purchased for $20 at https://baselinetesting.com/ and can Read more
The revolutionary head-injury assessment tool BrainScope® is available at MAC Alliance. Watch this video for more about its benefits over other diagnostic head injury tools! Head-Injury Fast Facts: Nearly five million people go to the ER for brain injuries and concussions. More people go to the ER for head injuries than stroke and heart attacks Read more
Any injury to the body can be frightening, but head injuries are especially scary since we can’t often see signs of damage. Many people don’t understand how to tell what’s “serious” and when and how they should seek help after a bump, fall or injury. Parents may not wish to overreact when their child seems Read more
The MAC Alliance is so proud! We’re the first group of medical professionals to bring the dynamic new BrainScope® One to Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. This FDA-cleared, easy-to-use concussion device now allows doctors to make immediate point-of-care assessments for head injuries anywhere, anytime. What if you fall on a wet floor and have a Read more
While individuals of any age can have a concussion, symptoms may vary between adults and children. Parents of children involved in school sports and activities should be aware of the differences. It’s also important to understand that children may be more susceptible to concussion, for a variety of reasons. Young children may not be as Read more
In an opinion piece seen on June 29th in the Maryland Coast Dispatch, and more recently in The Philadelphia Inquirer, I provided a brief synopsis about a very disturbing insurance situation that affects MAC Alliance patients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. In January 2018, I was advised that ImPACT testing, the most statistically sound Read more
Dear Mr. Grisham, One of my staff, a big fan of your books, recently read your 2016 bestseller, The Whistler. While she thoroughly enjoyed your whodunit, she mentioned one particular incident in the story that caught her attention— a situation involving a concussion sustained by one of your main characters. (Spoiler Alert to readers who Read more
Almost all professional sports use mouthguards of some sort to protect their athlete’s teeth. At least two companies are now offering varieties that are also supposed to actually help determine if the athlete may have a concussion. Prevent Biometrics say that their mouthguard was developed by top neurosurgeons and engineers at Cleveland Clinic over a Read more
