A concussion is more than just a bump to the head; it involves complex physiological changes in the brain. At its core, a concussion triggers: ・An inflammatory response: The brain is much more than a ...

Children recover significantly faster from concussion after receiving early, multidisciplinary care designed to treat persistent symptoms, according to a new study. And the model will provide a ...

Adolescents with concussion and had a median of 141 minutes of screen time a day showed faster symptom resolution than those who had less or more screen time, according to a study published in the ...

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 today in the New ...

Researchers have discovered a blood protein that could help detect which children will experience ongoing concussion symptoms more than two weeks after an injury. The research, led by Murdoch Children ...

Avoiding screens entirely may not be the fastest path to recovery after a concussion. New research suggests that a balanced amount of screen time in the first few days after injury could help young ...

Sleep is a critical component for concussion recovery among kids, a new study reports. Limiting naps during the day and getting about seven hours of sleep each night in the first week after a ...

Moderate screen time in the first 3 days after concussion is linked to faster recovery, with an average 141 minutes of daily use speeding up symptom resolution by 35%, finds a study of 80 concussed ...

Background Over the past two decades, guidelines for early recognition and management of sport-related concussions (SRC) have evolved, reflecting advances in evidence-based practices. Their specific ...

IS THE TIME MONDAY MORNING HERE AT OU HEALTH IS JUST LAUNCHED. A BRAND NEW CLINIC FOCUSED ON CONCUSSIONS. FEDERAL DATA SHOWS KIDS MAKE UP 7 IN 10 SPORTS RELATED CONCUSSION VISITS TO THE E.R. AND THIS ...