Heads up
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I’m Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat. It’s tempting to just shake off a head injury and walk away. That’s the thing about concussion – you can’t see inside your own skull, where the damage might be. That job takes a professional, with expertise and imaging equipment. To help make the job go better, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed a package of information, called Heads Up: Brain Injury in Your Practice. Dr. Jean Langlois, one of the authors, says the toolkit is designed for physicians but tells patients things they should know, too. ``Rest is key for recovery from a concussion, but it’s more than that. Patients shouldn’t participate in any high-risk activities – these include things like sports, riding a bike – if any symptoms remain.’’ (12 seconds) Similarly, be aware that a concussion can affect your ability to think or concentrate. Learn more at hhs.gov. HHS HealthBeat is a production of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I’m Ira Dreyfuss.Last revised: August, 31 2007 |