When most people think of concussion, the first type of patient that comes to mind is a youth athlete. However, concussion is ...

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 ...

Restoring optimal functioning after pediatric concussion may take longer than conventionally thought — at least 3 months, especially for girls — when several outcome domains are part of the assessment ...

Caring for children with concussions can be daunting for pediatricians because these visits usually involve checking mental status and neurologic exams, said Corinna Rea, MD, MPH, pediatrician at ...

Researchers around the world, including internationally known concussion expert John J. Leddy, MD, clinical professor of orthopedics and sports medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical ...

As fall sports season kicks off, parents are gearing up for another exciting season of football, soccer, volleyball and cheerleading. But for some families, the excitement can quickly turn into ...

Gail Cornwall said it was important to her to raise confident children. Mom Gail Cornwall allows her children to walk home from school without adult supervision. She lets her 9-year-old commute to ...

A concussion clinic changed its childhood concussion policies in 2017. A new study of this protocol change shows the approach, which recommended concussed kids begin rehab two weeks or less after ...

From breaking news to special features, we're on it! Join the NonStop Local Chord group and always be in the know. SUNDAY, April 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When a child tumbles to the floor from a ...