Dr. Aaron Yengo-Kahn is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, part of Rady Children’s Health.
Dizziness, headaches, confusion, fatigue, blurry vision and sensitivity to light are among the most common symptoms of a concussion. Once these symptoms have subsided and patients begin to resume ...
In a new study, Western researchers have shown just one 20-minute session of moderate intensity aerobic exercise can improve ...
Women are more likely than men to get a concussion for three reasons, says experts. Plus, a concussion could impact their menstrual cycle and fertility.
The NFL had a total of 182 concussions during games and practices in both the preseason and regular season, representing a 17 ...
We often hear the word “concussion” associated with athletic injuries, but anyone can be susceptible to this mild traumatic brain injury. Concussions result in an alteration of brain function, caused ...
In an effort to reduce concussions among players, the NFL is teaming up with helmet manufacturers to create safer equipment.
Code-named BBT-101, the drug [which Kole prefers not to publicly identify], is a small-molecule antioxidant that may help reduce the short- and long-term side effects of concussions. The compound ...
Once these symptoms have subsided and patients begin to resume their regular activities, they also may experience often-overlooked, underlying effects of concussion — persistent ringing in their ...
A few companies are in clinicals with novel approaches to heal an initial brain injury or minimize secondary damage. Slow progress may be more related to investors’ misperceptions of the topic than ...
The concussion rate dropped by 43% on the ... The NFL has developed a new data point that measures the effects of plays that include helmet impact where at least one of the players is traveling ...