Sport-related concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries that demand timely recognition and management. This review ...

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 ...

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

Most of us have bumped our heads at some point. But sometimes, that hit is more than just a bump. It could be a concussion, which is a type of brain injury that can have lasting effects if not ...

Concussions are one of the most common injuries in high school football, with an estimated 100,000 to 150,000 cases each year—yet nearly half go unreported, increasing the risk of long-term brain ...

As the fall sports season approaches, athletes and their families may be concerned about the potential risk of head injuries. Now, they can take comfort in the findings of a clinical study done on the ...

A quick shake of the head after a hard hit could signal that a person has a concussion, a new study suggests, based on the experiences of young athletes. It’s an easily recognizable movement that ...

Concussions can impair your thinking, coordination, and movement. This likely makes it unsafe for you to drive until you have recovered and have the medical green light. A concussion is a type of ...

The latest generation of football helmets does a better job of protecting players from impacts that can cause concussions, ...