Treatment of concussion involves monitoring and rest. Symptoms usually go away entirely within three weeks, though they may persist, or complications may occur. Repeated concussions can cause ...

Research shows that brain changes in college athletes can persist for up to a year after a concussion, even after they are ...

A new study out of Ontario shows recovering from a sport-related concussion can take much longer than first thought. Researchers from the University of Toronto and St. Michael's hospital looked at MRI ...

Further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms underlying observed relationships between mental health, post-concussion symptoms and other psychosocial factors. Results suggest that concussion ...

Use of OTC analgesics — including acetaminophen and NSAIDs — improves concussion symptoms and reduces recovery time in ...

Concussed college athletes may experience lasting brain changes, including reduced blood flow, up to a year after returning ...

Preventing concussions involves measures such as using handrails, wearing appropriate footwear, improving home safety and using protective gear during sports or high-risk activities. For older adults, ...

There are limited therapeutic options for patients with persistent postconcussive symptoms (PPCSs). Most PPCS assessments focus on subjective measures of progression and symptom monitoring. While ...

Active rehabilitation, usually beginning with physiotherapy-based treatments such as mild aerobic exercise ... environments that overly trigger concussion symptoms is the priority.