University at Buffalo

“Recognize and remove” is key to detecting, managing concussions among youth, say new guidelines for parents and coaches

Researchers around the world including UB's John Leddy have developed an easy-to-follow guide so parents and coaches can ...
WHIO

Know the signs of concussion to protect your young athlete

Do you know the signs of concussion? With the fall athletic season about to begin, players and spectators alike are more concerned about the fun of the game rather than the risk of injury on the field ...
KSAT

When is a concussion serious? Key signs and emergency care advice

Omega-3 salad, by Claudia Zapata Elliott, health ambassador for Methodist Healthcare, registered dietitian and founder of the Diplomacy Diet. Read full article: Small changes, big impact: Simple ...
WESA

Doctors: Bench Athletes At First Concussion Sign

Figuring out whether a child who might have a concussion should stay in the game just got easier, thanks to this one-word answer from the nation's neurologists: No. Today the American Academy of ...
New Hampshire Union Leader

Signs of a concussion you shouldn’t ignore

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 ...
KY3

Research reveals new concussion warning for sports doctors

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KY3) - New research is revealing to scientists that a patient who quickly shakes their head back and forth after a traumatic impact likely has a concussion. Researchers from the ...
Los Angeles Times

Concussions and head trauma remain threats to high school football

Concussions are one of the most common injuries in high school football, with an estimated 100,000 to 150,000 cases each year—yet nearly half go unreported, increasing the risk of long-term brain ...

Active management proves most effective for concussion recovery

Active management after concussion is the best way for patients to recover and get back to school and work as quickly as ...
Medscape

New Evidence-Based Guidelines Identify 4 Signs of Concussion

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 ...
Medicine Buffalo

After a concussion, active management is most effective treatment

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 ...
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Concussions Might Be Early Warning Sign For ALS, Study Argues

Concussions might serve as an early warning sign of ALS, rather than a contributing factor, a new study argues People with a traumatic brain injury are more than twice as likely to develop ALS However ...