Most people expect concussion recovery to follow a predictable timeline — a few days of rest, maybe a week or two of taking it easy, then back to normal life. But for roughly 10 to 15 percent of ...

For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to ...

MINNEAPOLIS — For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a study published on March 12, ...

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), commonly referred to as 'concussion', affects over 1.7 million in the USA annually with costs of nearly US$17 billion. [1] Despite the name, these injuries are by ...

Athletes experiencing a concussion during a sports event are evaluated for return to play through clinical evaluation, without the need for imaging studies. We typically don't know with a high level ...

Most concussions resolve within 2–4 weeks, but 10–30% of patients may experience lingering symptoms. Diagnosis is clinical and may be supported by tools like eye tracking and advanced imaging. Early, ...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when a bump, blow, jolt, or other head injury causes damage to the brain. Every year, millions of people in the U.S. suffer brain injuries. More than half are bad ...

A new study could help shed light on who is at risk for CTE. — -- Levels of certain proteins in the brain and spinal fluid of people who suffer continuing issues as a result of concussions are ...