King-Devick technologies

November 27, 2018 Medical Express

Commonly used concussion test useful in confirming—but not making—diagnosis for pro athletes

As each season progressed, in situations where players were diagnosed by a physician as having suffered a concussion, the King-Devick test accurately predicted that a player had a concussion...

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Concussions

November 26, 2018 KTAR News

Arizona doctor launches program to identify, head off youth sports injuries

Dr. Jennifer Wethe, co-director of the Mayo Clinic Arizona Sports Neurology and Concussion Program, said that with testing athletes who need help can get it and those who can...

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Concussions, Youth Athletes

November 23, 2018 Healio

King-Devick test shows reliability in assessing sports-related concussion

The King-Devick test of oculomotor performance is a simple and reliable tool for diagnosing sports-related concussion, according to a study. The authors recommend that it should be more widely...

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Concussions

September 26, 2018 Practice Update

Story of the Week: Utility of the King–Devick Test for Assessment of Sports-Related Concussion

TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In a prospective cohort of 22 male Australian football players, the investigators evaluated the diagnostic accuracy and test–retest repeatability of the King–Devick (K–D) test for identifying sports-related...

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Concussions, Research

September 21, 2018

Study connects eye movement to Alzheimer’s disease

Denise A. Valenti Wednesday, September 28, 2016 The manner in which the eyes scan during a reading-related task may be an indicator of Alzheimer’s disease. This was demonstrated in...

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Neurological Function, Research

September 1, 2018

Eye Movement Training Improves Early Reading Fluency – Mayo Clinic

In a new Mayo Clinic study, researchers examined the physical act of reading to see if practicing eye movements in school could lead to better early reading fluency. “There...

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News, Reading Solutions, Research

August 14, 2018 Sideline Sports Doc

Why I Like The King-Devick Concussion Tool

By Dev K. Mishra, M.D. President, Sideline Sports Doc Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: The King Devick test is an easy, fast, and reliable...

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Concussions, Football, High School, Hockey, Youth Athletes

June 11, 2018 King-Devick technologies, inc.

Introducing FDA Cleared K-D Balance – Available Now

King-Devick technologies, inc. revealed K-D Balance, the most recent addition to their suite of objective screening tools, is now available for purchase. K-D Balance is an FDA 510(k) cleared mobile...

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Concussions, Neurological Function, News

May 19, 2018 NBC Sports

NASCAR using King-Devick test as part of evaluation for concussion

“The field of concussions is constantly evolving, and we work with experts across the country in maintaining a proactive approach to prevention and assessment,’’ a NASCAR statement read. “At...

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Concussions, NASCAR, News

May 18, 2018 ESPN

NASCAR and IndyCar adapt new tests for concussion screenings

By Bob Pockrass, NASCAR CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR is implementing the use of the King-Devick test to screen for concussions when drivers are brought to the infield medical center....

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Concussions, News

April 27, 2018 Discoverys Edge

King-Devick Test Named in Mayo Clinic’s Top 10 Most Innovative Contributions to Health Care

When the athlete is suspected of a concussion, the test, called the King-Devick test, is administered again, and the results are compared. In the case of brain injury, the...

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News

April 17, 2018 PR Newswire