A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that results from a direct hit to the head, face or neck. Concussions may or may not involve a loss of consciousness. Symptoms may occur immediately ...

Objective Concussion symptoms can be clustered into domains and understanding how multiple symptom domains present clinically may guide more accurate interventions. We investigate the associations ...

Objective To evaluate the predictive value of common, persisting post-concussion symptoms (dizziness, visual problems, sensitivity to light, sleeping more than usual, trouble falling asleep and ...

All participants underwent measurement of five biomarkers—proteins and lipids released from the brain after a concussion—previously linked to traumatic brain injury in adults. In the new study of ...

A person with a concussion may have dilated pupils, droopy eyelids, or difficulty tracking objects. Sometimes, these symptoms are obvious, but not always. Assessment tools can help a doctor check for ...

It’s common to feel dizzy after a concussion. It usually goes away on its own within a few days to weeks. But if symptoms persist, a doctor may consider treatments, including medication or lifestyle ...

Active management after concussion is the best way for patients to recover and get back to school and work as quickly as possible, according to a Clinical Practice paper published yesterday in the New ...

Researchers have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, activity type matters. Researchers found that limiting screen time and returning to school early following a concussion may speed up ...

The concussion recently suffered by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa showed that understanding and properly managing head injuries remains a continuously evolving lesson. The NFL and NFLPA ...