Loss of consciousness isn't mandatory: Hidden signs of brain injury you need to look out for

A patient can be fully awake but still meet the clinical definition of traumatic brain injury if they cannot remember the ...
Medical Xpress

What makes concussions so dangerous? An expert explains

Taking a punishing hit on the football field or soccer pitch; having your head jostle around during a car accident; experiencing a fall from a ladder. An estimated 3.8 million concussions occur each ...

Tigers' Jake Rogers struck in face by own bat, suffers mild concussion

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers suffered a concussion in a freak accident during a batting drill, but he isn't expected to ...
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Keep your head in the game: Recognizing concussions in basketball

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body that forces the brain to move rapidly within the skull. Contrary to popular belief, many concussions ...
Neurology Advisor

Concussion Grades: Signs, Symptoms, and Recommendations

Health care providers use a 3-level grading system to assess concussion severity and guide clinical treatment decisions for ...

Tampa Bay Functional Neurology Expands Access to Intensive Concussion Recovery Program on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Brandon-based functional neurology clinic introduces a structured fly-in rehabilitation program for post-concussion ...

How has Sidney Crosby played when he returns from injuries? A look at the trends

Sidney Crosby is expected to return soon from a lower-body injury he suffered during the Winter Olympics. Andy Devlin / NHLI via RALEIGH, N.C. — As the Carolina Hurricanes stormed from behind to ...

Oragenics Receives HREC Approval for Phase IIa Clinical Trial of ONP-002 as a Treatment for Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Australia

All required regulatory approvals secured for trial site onboarding and patient enrollment at three Australian sitesPotential first and only ...
Clinical Advisor

Beyond the Hit: The Complex Pathophysiology and Management of Sport-Related Concussions

Sport-related concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries that demand timely recognition and management. This review explores current evidence on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment strategies ...
The Fort Morgan Times

Small bump, big consequences – March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

Did you know that a concussion is a considered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? Or that every 9 seconds, someone in the U.S. sustains a brain injury? Even what seems like a small bump on the head ...
Medical Xpress

Eye tests reveal brain trauma in veterans more than a decade after concussions

A study by researchers at the CU Anschutz Marcus Institute for Brain Health suggests that veterans with concussions may continue to show subtle but measurable brain function differences more than a ...
News Medical

Eye movement testing reveals long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury

A study from researchers at the CU Anschutz Marcus Institute for Brain Health suggests that veterans with concussions may continue to show subtle but measurable brain function differences more than a ...