As school spins up and student athletes return to fall sports, it’s important to be aware of signs and symptoms of a concussion/ mTBI (mild Traumatic Brain Injury). A concussion is a type of TBI ...

Anyone who experiences any of the signs and symptoms listed below after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body should be kept out of play and evaluated for concussion by a medical provider trained ...

The initial component of the first concussion guidelines that are completely evidence based has identified 4 "prevalence indicators" of concussion. Impaired balance within 1 day after injury; Slower ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently slipped on ice and fell. I hit my head, and my husband is insisting I go in and get checked out in case I have a concussion. How do I know if I have one? ANSWER: Dizziness ...

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — High school football is around the corner for many Arkansas programs, and school officials have been working to limit the amount of concussions that happen and ensure safety for ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Neurosurgery experts at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine released a first-of-its-kind study identifying the brutal dangers of slap fighting. When you hear ...

(HealthDay)—If you or someone you know has suffered a concussion, a medical evaluation is crucial, an expert says. "A concussion sets off a chemical process in the brain as it's trying to heal itself.

Dec 31 (Reuters) - Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who has been sidelined after suffering a concussion, showed no signs of the brain injury during Sunday's game against the Green Bay ...

Tua Tagovailoa entered the NFL's concussion protocol on Monday, a day after he apparently sustained and played through a head injury against the Green Bay Packers. The incident raised two key ...