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 Brain Concussion Treatments & Research in the News

PAL hosts forum on brain trauma and concussions - Westport News
... in opening up a dialogue on brain ... and treatment of these injuries that threatens the health and well-being of athletes of all ages. This led Chris to write the book, Head Games: Football's Concussion Crisis,

Coaches, players tackling brain concussions head-on - Troy Record
... concussion? A brain concussion occurs when a person’s head comes to a sharp stop ... Treatment strategies for concussions vary, but minimizing exposure to external stimuli is one of the most popular.

Billings Clinic Ahead in Concussion Treatment - msnbc.com
BILLINGS - Sports related traumatic brain injuries among younger players, ages 8 to 13 -years old have doubled since 1997. In an effort to educate coaches and parents, the Centers for Disease Control have released a ...

Concussion series: Brain damage links documented - Ledger-Enquirer
The NFL passed new rules regarding the treatment ... deemed the concussion crisis through research, education and prevention. Nowinski’s group began pushing for further study of the few available brain samples from ...

Harris receiving outpatient treatment at Atlanta clinic after Aug. 18 fall from roof - Johnson City Press
... outpatient treatment ... brain injuries such as concussions and treats those with acute pain resulting from fractures and whiplash. Here, Harris will undergo physical and occupational therapy for the concussion

Health Calendar: Aging, new moms, concussion, cancer survival - Dallas Morning News
treatment and effects of concussions and traumatic brain injury at a lecture. "Rebound and Recovery: Concussion Discussion" will be from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Center for BrainHealth, 2200 W. Mockingbird Lane,

Changing the rules on youth concussion treatment - Daily Press
... Concussion in Children and Adolescents," updating its guidelines on the treatment of youth concussions ... Once the brain is injured, it's injured for life," says Northam. He notes that today's high school ...

Doctors concerned over increase in teen athlete brain injuries - ksl.com
... up on MRIs or other brain scans, which is why it's important to watch for symptoms like dizziness or vomiting and see a doctor right away. If your child does get a concussion, Pruitt says the best treatment is ...

Concussion Rates Soar Among Younger Kids - AZCentral.com
There is no medication or treatment proven for concussion, other than rest, he added. That means resting the body and the brain, he noted. Even homework, television and video games may worsen symptoms after a ...

Kids + Sports = Risk for Concussion - AZCentral.com
Chances are that the child sustained a concussion. And if parents and coaches don't know how to recognize the signs and pursue prompt treatment, the child could be at increased risk for a severe brain injury,

 

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