37 results about "Cerebral Concussions" patented technology

Systems and methods of a safety helmet for protecting the human head against repetitive impacts, moderate impacts and severe impacts so as to significantly reduce the likelihood of both translational and rotational brain injury and concussions may be provided. The helmet may include an outer shell, an outer liner disposed within and coupled to the outer shell, and an inner liner disposed within and coupled in spaced opposition to the outer liner. A damper array may allow for omnidirectional movement of the inner liner relative to the outer liner and the outer shell.

The adjustor comprises an adjusting belt, a mounting seat, adjusting pieces and the cushion, the adjusting pieces are arranged on the left side and the right side of the mounting seat, the adjusting seat comprises a main body part and a mounting plate arranged on the inner side of the main body part, the adjusting pieces are arranged on the outer side of the main body part, and the cushion is arranged on the mounting plate. The buffer cushion is arranged on the inner surface of the mounting plate; the cushion pad is made of one or more of plastic, silica gel and soft rubber. The buffering cushion has the effects of force unloading and shock absorption, and can reduce or eliminate impact force when being impacted in the riding process, so that a certain effect of protecting the head is achieved, the damage of impact to the head is reduced, the probability of cerebral concussion caused by collision of the brain of a wearer is reduced, and the safety of the wearer is improved. And the use safety of the regulator is greatly improved. In addition, due to the certain thickness of the buffering pad, the wearing comfort and the buffering effect can be improved, and the practicability is high.

A method for predicting abnormal eye convergence in a human or animal subject may involve tracking eye movement of at least one eye of the subject to generate eye tracking data for the subject and using the eye tracking data to predict whether the subject has abnormal eye convergence. A method for diagnosing a brain injury in a human or animal subject may involve tracking eye movement of at least one eye of the subject to generate eye tracking data for the subject, using the eye tracking data to predict whether the subject has abnormal eye convergence, and predicting whether a brain injury has occurred in the subject, based on the prediction of whether the subject has abnormal eye convergence.

In one aspect, the disclosure relates to a smart pseudo-palate for use in a Smart Electropalatograph (EPG) for Linguistic and Medical Applications (SELMA) system. In one aspect, the pseudo-palate is constructed from a thin, flexible polymer membrane and having an embedded electrode array. The pseudo-palate is configured to detect tongue contacts during speech while causing minimal disturbance or interference with speech motion. The disclosed pseudo-palate in the SELMA system is integrated with a microcontroller, wireless electronic module, and external readout app. The disclosure, in another aspect, relates to integration of the pseudo-palate with a smart sports / health mouth guard containing a series of sensors for monitoring head impacts, body temperature, and heart rate. The SELMA system is capable of automated detection of neurological conditions and brain injury including, but not limited to, concussion, and neurological movement disorders, using acoustic, articulatory, and other biosignals from the device using deep data analysis.

A compression garment, which may be hooded, that reduces the incidence of concussions and / or traumatic brain injuries for athletes, adventurists (i.e., competitive athletes and recreational athletes), military members, law enforcement officers, and professionals working in dangerous environments is disclosed. The garment mitigates concussions / traumatic brain injuries by reducing both the linear and rotational accelerations and velocities of the head with the rotational acceleration / velocity being most targeted. The garment uses a combination of compression fabric, smart fabrics and shear thickening fluid to achieve this goal. By reducing these accelerations and velocities, the garment is able to lessen the shear stress and pressure on the brain, thereby reducing brain injuries.

A system and method for detecting or verifying recovery from concussion includes a headset or head-attachable device placed against the head of a patient who has exhibited concussion. In the device is an accelerometer for detecting and measuring natural motions of the head due to blood flow in the brain. After a prescribed number of days post-concussion, when the patient returns to physical activity, the accelerometer data from natural motions are analyzed to determine whether concussion persists. Preferably a gross movement accelerometer is also included in the head-attachable device, to record gross movements of the head, so as to correlate any increase in concussion-indicating data with the return to physical activity.

The Tibetan medicine fifty-six agate pill is mainly prepared from fifty-six medicinal materials including zota, pearls, agate, fructus chebulae, semen myristicae, tabasheer and the like, and has the effects of restoring consciousness, inducing resuscitation, easing mental tranquility, clearing and activating the channels and collaterals, enriching blood, tonifying qi, building the body, prolonging life and enhancing the immunity of the organism. The traditional Chinese medicine composition is used for treating red pulse, black pulse and white pulse diseases caused by the longishi disease and three-cause (longishi, red pulse and bacon) imbalance, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and nervous system diseases. The traditional Chinese medicine composition is suitable for diseases such as heart disease, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, sleep disorder, hypertension, Meniere's syndrome, gastrointestinal diseases, stroke, paralysis, hemiplegia, ankylosing spondylitis, epilepsy, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral concussion and gradual freezing; and various intractable diseases such as heavy metal detoxification are treated.

Provided herein are methods of treating non-hemorrhagic closed head injury (NHCHI) with 3,3′-diindolylmethane or an analog thereof. In one embodiment, NHCHI covers Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) including mild to severe concussion, blast injury due to proximity to explosions, cerebral contusion, coup-contrecoup injury, DAI, Second Impact Syndrome, or CHI associated with deceleration injury.

A protective headgear can include a core and two or more impact absorbing layers coupled to the core. At least one impact absorbing layer can include a number of impact absorbing components that are configured to absorb and reduce the force of impact incident on the protective headgear. The impact absorbing materials can employ cylindrical segments of viscoelastic foam with a sealed central void to absorb high energy impacts. The protective helmet can reduce the occurrence of concussions and subconcussive impacts to the brain.

A method for predicting abnormal eye convergence in a human or animal subject may involve tracking eye movement of at least one eye of the subject to generate eye tracking data for the subject and using the eye tracking data to predict whether the subject has abnormal eye convergence. A method for diagnosing a brain injury in a human or animal subject may involve tracking eye movement of at least one eye of the subject to generate eye tracking data for the subject, using the eye tracking data to predict whether the subject has abnormal eye convergence, and predicting whether a brain injury has occurred in the subject, based on the prediction of whether the subject has abnormal eye convergence.

A device with sound-proofing casing suitable for persons with hearing implements, head trauma, concussions, or autism. This may be used as a medical device to assist with ingestion. The device is adapted to attach the casing to a body having an outer surface exposed to an environment and an inner surface disposed opposite to the outer surface and configured to snugly engage with each other. The casing may be made of silicone. The device's casing reduces irritating sounds produced during normal use and protects against damage.

The present invention relates to the compound benzene galanthamine (also referred to as alpha-1062 or galanthamine benzoate) or a salt thereof for use in the treatment of symptoms after persistent cerebral concussion. In embodiments, benzene galanthamine is for use in the treatment of persistent post-concussion symptoms from mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). In embodiments, the symptoms include cognitive impairment. In embodiments, the compositions are administered mucosa, such as intranasal or sublingual. The present invention further relates to a method of treating a symptom after persistent cerebral concussion in a subject comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising bengalanthamine or a salt thereof.

An object of a system according to an embodiment is to quickly and accurately detect a concussion in contact sports and take appropriate measures thereafter.SOLUTION: A system includes an image determination unit, a medical interview collection unit, a generation unit, and a presentation unit. The image determination unit analyzes a video during a game to determine the possibility of a concussion. The medical inquiry collecting unit collects a medical inquiry result and personal information. The generation unit generates an optimal treatment protocol based on the information collected by the image determination unit and the medical inquiry collection unit. The presentation unit presents the treatment protocol generated by the generation unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Provided herein are methods of treating non-hemorrhagic closed head injury (NHCHI) with 3,3′-diindolylmethane or an analog thereof. In one embodiment, NHCHI covers Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) including mild to severe concussion, blast injury due to proximity to explosions, cerebral contusion, coup-contrecoup injury, DAI, Second Impact Syndrome, or CHI associated with deceleration injury.

The present invention discloses an impact resistance detection system and a detection method for a bulletproof helmet, which relates to the technical field of bulletproof helmet detection. The system includes a detection table and a bulletproof helmet, and further includes a detection mechanism, a rotating impact assembly, and a horizontal movement assembly. The detection mechanism includes a head mold matching the bulletproof helmet. The bulletproof helmet is installed on the head mold. An impact column is arranged on one side of the head mold, and a detection piece is arranged in the head mold. After the bulletproof helmet collides with the impact column, the detection piece can detect the pressure received inside the bulletproof helmet. Through the settings of the detection mechanism, the rotating impact assembly, the horizontal movement assembly, etc., the present invention introduces rotational acceleration into the detection system of the bulletproof helmet, improves the limitation of the existing device that only uses linear acceleration, and enables the detection device to detect the protective performance of the bulletproof helmet against "concussion", axonal injury, and diffuse brain injury.

Prodrugs of neurosteroid analogs are disclosed. Pharmaceutical formulations containing the prodrugs are also disclosed, Additionally, methods of treating a condition, disorder, or disease using the prodrugs or their pharmaceutical formulations are disclosed. Exemplary conditions, disorders, and diseases relevant to this disclosure include stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebral ischemia, cerebral vasospasm, hypoxia, CNS injury, concussion, traumatic brain injury, depression, postpartum depression, epilepsy, seizure disorder, and neurodegenerative disease.

Provided are methods of detecting concussion-level, neurologic dysfunction in a subject at risk of having developed concussion-level, neurologic dysfunction following exposure to repetitive, non-concussive head insults. Additionally provided are methods for preventing concussion-level, neurologic dysfunction in a subject at risk of developing such neurologic dysfunction.

A system and method for detecting or verifying recovery from concussion includes a headset or head-attachable device placed against the head of a patient who has exhibited concussion. In the device is an accelerometer for detecting and measuring natural motions of the head due to blood flow in the brain. After a prescribed number of days post-concussion, when the patient returns to physical activity, the accelerometer data from natural motions are analyzed to determine whether concussion persists. Preferably a gross movement accelerometer is also included in the head-attachable device, to record gross movements of the head, so as to correlate any increase in concussion-indicating data with the return to physical activity.

The application provides a brain function complex network-based electroencephalogram signal processing method and device and electronic equipment, and relates to the technical field of electroencephalogram signal processing. The method steps include obtaining electroencephalogram data of a sub-brain concussion group and a healthy control group, and preprocessing the electroencephalogram data. The preprocessed electroencephalogram data is separated according to attention subnetworks, and the phase lock values of the electroencephalogram data under different frequency bands are calculated respectively to generate a subnetwork functional connection matrix. Based on a head model and a brain atlas, the electroencephalogram data is mapped to a source space through a beamforming algorithm to generate a whole-brain functional connection matrix. Global indicators are extracted through the whole-brain functional connection matrix, and node indicators are extracted through the subnetwork functional connection matrix. A classification network model is established, the global indicators and the node indicators are fused and input into the trained classification network model, and the classification results of the sub-brain concussion group and the healthy control group are output. Compared with the traditional method, the accuracy and generalization ability of the classification network model are greatly improved.

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical auxiliary instruments, in particular to cerebral concussion Mongolian medicine auxiliary therapeutic equipment which comprises an installation frame, an installation shaft is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the installation frame, two supporting plates are fixedly connected to the installation shaft, two rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the top end of the installation frame, adjusting plates are fixedly connected to the rotating shafts, and the adjusting plates are fixedly connected to the supporting plates. Hammer plates are mounted on the adjusting plates through limiting structures, hammer heads are fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the hammer plates, a connecting strip is fixedly connected between the two hammer plates, a fixing structure is arranged on the supporting plate, and an adjusting structure is arranged on the mounting frame. The foot sole of the patient is knocked through the treatment structure, operation is easy, force control is easy, applicability is high, and the treatment effect on the patient is good.

The utility model discloses an improved anti-collision cap in the technical field of medical equipment, which comprises a hatband air bag body, a cylindrical rubber pad is connected to the inner side of an inflation inlet in a gluing manner, one end of the cylindrical rubber pad extends into the inner side of the hatband air bag body, an air inlet hole is fixedly formed in the inner side of the cylindrical rubber pad, and an air outlet hole is formed in the outer side of the cylindrical rubber pad. The top of the hat ring air bag body is fixedly connected with four connecting air bags, the connecting air bags are communicated with the interior of the hat ring air bag body, one ends of the connecting air bags are fixedly connected with hat top air bags, the hat top air bags are communicated with the connecting air bags, and the hat top air bags are connected with the hat ring air bag body. Through the arrangement of the hat ring air bag body, the connecting air bag, the hat top air bag and the polyurethane foam layer, the polyurethane foam layer can achieve a preliminary buffering effect on the head of a patient, and the head of the patient can be well protected in cooperation with expansion gas of the hat ring air bag body, the connecting air bag and the hat top air bag; and the head-breaking blood flow or cerebral concussion phenomenon is avoided.

An Evaluation Method to Identify Signs of a Potential Concussion in Active Children called Safe Brain. The method is a neurological evaluation method to assess changes in cognitive function and brain performance over time to reveal changes in the cognitive status of a person and helping identify signs of potential head injury wherein changes exist. This method uses a mobile app that alerts children and caregivers that a change may have transpired. Safe Brain has designed and developed a full method of application and games that establish baseline levels for comparisons using a mobile phone. Caregivers register the application and individual neurological baseline values are established for each account of the child. Once set up, Safe Brain continues to creatively engage with children and caregivers which provides more objective criteria that indicates potential symptoms of a concussion indicated by changes from the baseline values.

An isolation therapy device worn on the head for reducing sensory input and delivering therapeutic treatment for neurological and psychological conditions, including anxiety, PTSD, autism, cognitive decline, and concussion. The device comprises a multi-layer construction including: an innermost comfort layer, an intermediate adjustable compression or suspension layer, and an outer fabric shell layer. The device further includes optional modular systems for sensory reduction and therapeutic enhancement, including modules for visual and auditory isolation, aromatherapy, heating, cooling, vibration, and EEG monitoring. Modular components may be removable, adjustable, and customizable. The device optionally integrates smart sensors for biometric monitoring and real-time feedback. A digital application may be used in conjunction with the device to enable control, tracking, and personalization of therapy parameters. The modular nature allows for individualized treatment protocols and adaptability across a range of conditions.

A system and method for detecting or verifying recovery from concussion includes a headset or head-attachable device placed against the head of a patient who has exhibited concussion. In the device is an accelerometer for detecting and measuring natural motions of the head due to blood flow in the brain. After a prescribed number of days post-concussion, when the patient returns to physical activity, the accelerometer data from natural motions are analyzed to determine whether concussion persists. Preferably a gross movement accelerometer is also included in the head-attachable device, to record gross movements of the head, so as to correlate any increase in concussion-indicating data with the return to physical activity.

Systems and methods of a safety helmet for protecting the human head against repetitive impacts, moderate impacts and severe impacts so as to significantly reduce the likelihood of both translational and rotational brain injury and concussions may be provided. The helmet may include an outer shell, an outer liner disposed within and coupled to the outer shell, and an inner liner disposed within and coupled in spaced opposition to the outer liner. A damper array may allow for omnidirectional movement of the inner liner relative to the outer liner and the outer shell.

A method for assessing cranial nerve function, the method includes presenting a stimulus to a patient, capturing position data from at least one eye of the subject using an eye tracker having one or more sensors, filtering the data to remove noise, detecting one or more saccades from the position data, computing at least one saccade summary metric, computing at least one saccade directional metric, and predicting a probability of a concussion based on the at least one saccade summary metric or the at least one saccade directional metric.

A system and method for detecting or verifying recovery from concussion includes a headset or head-attachable device placed against the head of a patient who has exhibited concussion. In the device is an accelerometer for detecting and measuring natural motions of the head due to blood flow in the brain. After a prescribed number of days post-concussion, when the patient returns to physical activity, the accelerometer data from natural motions are analyzed to determine whether concussion persists. Preferably a gross movement accelerometer is also included in the head-attachable device, to record gross movements of the head, so as to correlate any increase in concussion-indicating data with the return to physical activity.

Described herein are biological devices and extracts useful for detecting Alzheimer's disease and / or concussions. The biological devices include microbial cells transformed with a DNA construct containing genes for producing β-amyloid precursor protein, microtubule associated protein tau, adipose triglyceride lipase, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, and O-linked N-acetylglucosamine transferase. In some instances, the biological devices also include a gene for enhanced green fluorescent protein. Methods for using the devices to diagnose or detect Alzheimer's disease and / or concussions are also provided herein.

The invention relates to the technical field of sensors, in particular to a honeycomb-imitated flexible sensor, a preparation method and application in wearable equipment, the honeycomb-imitated flexible sensor comprises two wires and a flexible sensing component, the flexible sensing component comprises at least two sensing units, and every two adjacent sensing units are stacked together layer by layer; hexagonal honeycomb holes are uniformly formed in the cross section of each sensing unit; each sensing unit comprises two hydrogel sensing pieces which are oppositely arranged; each hydrogel sensing piece comprises a conductive hydrogel plate, a plurality of supporting prismatic tables and a plurality of conductive prismatic tables; and the plurality of supporting prismatic tables and the plurality of conductive prismatic tables are uniformly arranged on the conductive hydrogel plate. The honeycomb-imitated flexible sensor has the advantages that the honeycomb-imitated flexible sensor can sense a high-speed impact event in real time, the transient force generated during impact and the position of the acting force are obtained, and accurate reference basis can be provided for further treatment of medical staff by obtaining injury information of a patient with mild cerebral concussion in time.

A wearable device for coupling to headwear worn by a specific user comprises an motion sensor for detecting an motion change experienced by the user, and a notification component for providing a notification when a detected motion exceeds a threshold. In an embodiment, the motion is acceleration and the sensor is an accelerometer The threshold is set at a standard threshold value 401, input data indicative of at least one cognitive characteristic it received 402, and the threshold acceleration is updated to a specific user threshold value based on the cognitive data 403. The cognitive characteristic may be the balance or memory of the user. In another embodiment a notification is provided when an acceleration exceeds a threshold, the threshold is set to a specific user threshold, and the specific user threshold is updated in response to a detected acceleration change exceeding the threshold. The device may be used during sporting activity for identifying a risk of concussion or brain injury.