A brief, simple number naming test known as the King-Devick (K-D), can differentiate between cognitively healthy elderly individuals and cognitively impaired people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), including those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and AD dementia. The study appears online in the journal Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders, and was conducted by researchers at the Alzheimer’s Disease Center (BU ADC), with collaborators from Harvard Medical School and New York University School of Medicine.
- Jul 7 2016
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Study Shows Effectiveness of Brief, Simple Test to Screen for Cognitive Impairment in AD
- July 7 2016
Alzheimer's Disease, Boston University School of Medicine, King-Devick Test, News, Press
- Jul 5 2016
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King-Devick Test helps screen for cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's Disease
For the first time, researchers have determined that a brief, simple number naming test can differentiate between cognitively healthy elderly individuals and cognitively impaired people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), including those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), as well as those with AD dementia. The study appears online in the journal Alzheimer’s Disease and Associated Disorders, and was conducted by researchers at Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center (BU ADC), with collaborators from Harvard Medical School and New York University School of Medicine.
- Jun 24 2016
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There aren’t many rooms CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge walks into where he is not one of the smartest people in it.
- Jun 15 2016
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Third time local entrepreneur has been recognized for his groundbreaking work in last eight months
CHICAGO, IL (June 15, 2016) – The Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF) will honor Steve Devick, CEO and inventor of King-Devick Test in association with Mayo Clinic (K-D Test), and producer of the award-winning documentary Head Games: The Global Concussion Crisis, for his notable contributions to concussion awareness at its annual Chicago Awards to be held Thursday, June 23rd at the University Club of Chicago. The Concussion Legacy Foundation (formerly the Sports Legacy Institute) is dedicated to advancing the study, treatment and prevention of the effects of brain trauma in athletes and other at-risk groups. Former Chicago Bear and member of the Super Bowl Championship ’85 team Gary Fencik will co-host the event.
- Jun 12 2016
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Dr. Steve Devick joined Kevin this week to talk about concussions, his King-Devick Test, and much more. Listen to the full interview here.
- Jun 2 2016
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Optometrists offering free concussion screenings
- June 2 2016
5531 28th St. SE, 616-784-8700; and Fowle Eyecare Associates, 616-794-9088; Alpine Family Eye Care, 616-866-0140., 936 W. State St. in Belding, call 616-575-6647; Belding Vision Specialties, Dr. Diana Koslowske, free concussion screening, Meijer Optical, mlive, Press, 120 Marcell Drive NE in Rockford, 4643 Alpine Ave. NW in Comstock Park
5531 28th St. SE, 616-784-8700; and Fowle Eyecare Associates, 616-794-9088; Alpine Family Eye Care, 616-866-0140., 936 W. State St. in Belding, call 616-575-6647; Belding Vision Specialties, Dr. Diana Koslowske, free concussion screening, Meijer Optical, mlive, Press, 120 Marcell Drive NE in Rockford, 4643 Alpine Ave. NW in Comstock Park
- May 15 2016
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DOWNERS GROVE, IL (May 15, 2016) – Joga Bonito Soccer, an elite youth soccer club based in Downers Grove, IL, has partnered with King-Devick Test in association with Mayo Clinic (K-D Test) to provide concussion screening for all team players beginning with the fall 2016 season.
- Apr 28 2016
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New Canadian Football League player health and safety measures for 2016 season
CFL, Concussions, News, Press
“Our research last year, conducted in concert with the National Football League, showed promising results and that has led the medical staffs from our clubs to conclude that the K-D test is a viable tool and worth implementing across the CFL,” said Kevin McDonald, Vice-President of Football Operations and Player Safety for the CFL.
- Apr 22 2016
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“There is no substitute for a parent’s judgment, or anyone’s judgment, that a child should come out of a game,” she says. “The KD test is helpful when there’s ambiguity. But there is no be-all and end-all test for concussion.”
- Mar 30 2016
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“They’re willing to accept a more quantitative test, as opposed to me just saying their balance is off, their speech is off—all the things I could say,” Dorothy Jamison, Athletic Trainer, explained. “This is a nice thing that’s quantitative enough for them to see that, ‘Yes, my child has a concussion’, and the next step is to take them to the doctor.”