Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), commonly referred to as a concussion, is a prevalent neurological condition that can have profound and prolonged visual ...

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

People who take over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not.

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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, ...

Persistent postconcussion symptoms after one or more concussions where recovery is slow and may take ... Moreover, it is currently unknown whether mild TBI reflects a single clinical entity with a ...

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 ...