The thorny question of when it’s safe to get back on the field may finally get an answer thanks to medical technology ...

A blood test designed to aid in the rapid diagnosis ... there is significant overlap with the injuries to athletes who sustain a concussion, but we need to do studies specifically in that patient ...

Concussion damage can linger in an athlete’s brain long after they return to play Signs of concussion damage were found in brain scans after athletes had been cleared to play This damage ...

Concussion Damage Lingers In Athletes' Brains Up To A Year By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Concussion damage could linger in an athlete’s brain ...

Background During a tackle 1997 Newtons of force (equivalent to 204kg) is known to be transmitted to an opponent, however there is currently no known minimal force threshold leading to concussion.

3 Head Athletic Trainer, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 4 Institute for the Study of Youth in Sports, Michigan State University ... Outcome measures Knowledge of concussion was ...

Clinicians have needed a test to objectively assess patients with concussion, said Abbott’s diagnostics business medical director Dr Beth McQuiston, pointing out that many other diseases or ...