Concussion Stories
- A concussion could be big trouble for people who are at a risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
- Research shows that young people who suffered a traumatic brain injury were more likely to be in prison.
- The small hits add up: Even minor head impacts may affect children's developing brains, say researchers.
- Researchers have devised a way to diagnose concussions with nearly 90 percent accuracy with the help of specialized goggles.
- Concussion-induced amnesia could potentially lead to memory and thinking problems.
- Scientists have suspected a link between traumatic brain injury and PTSD for many years, which more and more research supports.
- Putting sensors in helmets for children and adolescents can reduce the risk of head injury.
- A new UCLA survey finds that many parents are relying on myths when deciding how to take care of a child with a concussion.
- The brains of college athletes may show signs of concussion months or years after initial injury.
- A new MRI study of athletes finds that no matter what the gender or sport, getting a concussion can alter brain structure and blood flow.
- More concussions diagnosed among young people means more proper care and treatment for previously unreported head injuries.
- The way we collect data on pediatric concussions may be allowing us to miss important information.