March is Brain Injury Month and while it has passed and spring is here, bringing attention and support to an issue often overlooked in the Black community continues year-round. The Brain Injury ...

The science of concussions remains a work in progress, despite advances in medical technology to prevent, diagnose and treat injuries. Frustratingly for the sports world, determining when a ...

And in 2011, the NFL instated its five-step concussion protocol. The National Hockey League (NHL) followed suit in 1983, mandating helmets, and created a concussion protocol in 1997. Surfing has ...

“This a very intriguing kind of first step in the process ... these medications’ impact on clinical outcomes after a concussion, which is classified as mild TBI. The investigators used ...

Restoring optimal functioning after pediatric concussion may take longer than conventionally thought — at least 3 months, especially for girls — when several outcome domains are part of the ...

the test results alongside other clinical information can determine the next best steps for patient care and help rule out the need for a CT scan of the head. By contrast, concussion assessment ...

Concussion damage could linger in an athlete's brain for at least a year, long after they've rejoined their sport, a new study says. Concussed college athletes had brain changes that remained ...