Key Takeaways There are key signs of concussion in childrenHeadache was the most powerful factor in determining concussion ...

Objective To evaluate the predictive value of common, persisting post-concussion symptoms (dizziness, visual problems, sensitivity to light, sleeping more than usual, trouble falling asleep and ...

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 ...

Objective To evaluate the psychometric and measurement properties of the 5 th edition of the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT5) Symptom Evaluation using Rasch analysis. Design Cross sectional ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Doctors may prescribe off-label medications such as amitriptyline, topiramate, or ondansetron to help treat concussion symptoms like headaches, sleep problems, and nausea. A concussion is a mild ...

Researchers have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, activity type matters. Researchers found that limiting screen time and returning to school early following a concussion may speed up ...

Blood tests might be able to tell how badly a concussion has rung a person's bell, a new study says. Certain brain-related biomarkers in the blood are associated with how bad a teenager's symptoms ...