A concussion is a brain injury caused by direct or indirect trauma to the head. Concussions can be caused by a wide range of traumatic incidents, which could include falls, auto and pedestrian ...

A concussion is the most common type of brain injury. While usually associated with high-impact sports like football and hockey, professional athletes aren’t the only ones at risk. Anyone who plays ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Concussion symptoms may appear immediately, or may develop in the hours and days following the injury. This makes rest, observation, and avoiding reinjury even more important. If you or someone you ...

If you’ve ever had a head injury or suspected concussion, you may have been warned to stay awake for several hours or to have someone wake you up every hour. This advice stemmed from the belief that ...

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that is caused by a blow to the head or body that can lead to a range of symptoms, including persistent headache, dizziness, and problems with memory or ...

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The purpose of this paper is to summarise the methodology for the 5th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport. The 18 months of preparation included engagement of a scientific ...

Entrepreneurs looking to cash in on public anxiety over concussions are flooding the market with pricey products that have no scientific merit — and opening concussion clinics staffed by “specialists” ...