Childhood concussions may trigger long-term brain changes
A new study in mice reports that concussions sustained early in life can cause subtle brain changes that re-emerge later…
A new study in mice reports that concussions sustained early in life can cause subtle brain changes that re-emerge later…
Grassroots rugby concussion guidelines need to be improved as players’ brains remain altered despite them being symptom free and cleared…
Lower the legal tackle height in women’s rugby is providing effectin in reducing head contacts between players, a world-first study…
People who suffer from continued symptoms of concussion should seek a referral to physical therapy as soon as possible, new…
Concussion researchers have recognized a new concussion sign that could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions. After a hit…
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine experts analyzed visible signs of concussion in individuals participating in professional slap fighting competitions…
The largest study of CTE to date has found a new link between playing contact sports, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE),…
When college athletes are evaluated for a possible concussion, the diagnosis is based on an athletic trainer or team physician’s…
Important brain structures that are key for signaling in the brain are narrower and less dense in females, and more…
Returning to moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) after a concussion may play a vital role in helping teens feel…
A new large, national study of collegiate student-athletes in the United States dispels a long-held belief about concussions, finding that…
High school students, particularly males, who reported a history of concussion in the last year were more likely to engage…
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that college athletes had worse post-injury outcomes related to concussions they experienced…
A study of twins shows that having a concussion early in life is tied to having lower scores on tests…
How much time elapses between a blow to the head and the start of damage associated with Alzheimer’s disease? A…
A new digital headset designed to measure alterations in brain function could change decisions about how quickly an athlete is…
Does a football player’s number of concussions drive the risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)? In a new study…
Concussions are an unfortunate reality of contact sports at junior and senior levels. Now, sports experts at the University of South…
Repeatedly heading a soccer ball has been previously associated with negative long-term brain health for professional players. However, in a…
An international study on concussion in sportswomen has been announced by the company that developed a concussion test for adult…
Researchers from the UCL Cancer Institute have provided important molecular understanding of how injury may contribute to the development of…
The chance that former professional football players will be diagnosed with high blood pressure — a known risk factor for…
Contrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published…
A new study suggests that athletes who recover more slowly from concussion may be able to return to play with…
A rapidly growing body of evidence shows the importance and effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with traumatic brain injury…
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found disparities in the completion of follow-up concussion care, particularly among pediatric patients…
While rules and playing equipment in sports have changed over time, one area of sports safety that remains largely unexplored…
When a high school or college student consults a physician about a sport-related concussion, their age, severity of symptoms, number…
Adolescents who experience a concussion in the past 12 months could be 25% more likely to be in poor academic…
Boxers and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters may see some recovery in their thinking and memory skills as well as…