July 28, 2003 — Loss of conciousness does not seem to be helpful in determining the severity of concussion, according to two presentations at the 29th annual meeting of the American Orthopaedic ...

When college athletes are evaluated for a possible concussion, the diagnosis is based on an athletic trainer or team physician's assessment of three things: the player's symptoms, physical balance and ...

Imagine a simple saliva test that makes concussion screening faster and more objective than ever before. Thanks to ...

Brain injuries can occur in many sports. Players in the National Hockey League are required to wear helmets, but concussions are part of the game. As Carolina Hurricanes hopefuls show off their skills ...

A test used to gauge whether a college athlete has suffered a concussion is right only half the time and may be useless, new research finds. The test used by the NCAA, which oversees college sports, ...

Head and brain injuries are one of the most severe and long-lasting forms of injuries one can get, and they usually aren't quick to diagnose. MotoAmerica is pioneering rapid concussion detection at ...

PALO ALTO, Calif. (KGO) -- Almost any player in the game knows when they've taken a big hit. But spotting the effects of a concussion on the field, or even the sideline, can be a lot trickier. Now, ...

Few moments are as silent as a stadium or racetrack when an athlete is down. When – hopefully – the athlete stands again, the cheers and applause erupt. But that collective celebration can be ...

When college athletes are evaluated for a possible concussion, the diagnosis is based on an athletic trainer or team physician’s assessment of three things: the player’s symptoms, physical balance and ...