Dr. David Wilson’s disclosures: Has received payments from ICBC for providing input into their new concussion management strategy. Former member of the BC Guideline Protocol Advisory Committee (GPAC).

A neuro specialist who has seen the effects of untreated concussions writes that such symptoms, if left unaddressed, can ...

New UK-wide guidelines have been published that detail how concussion should be treated in grassroots sport . No player with suspected concussion should return to competition, training, or take part ...

Head injuries are considered a normal risk of high-impact sports like football. Better helmets and guidelines aim to make athletes safer.

Dear Doctor K: I have a teenage son who plays high school football, so I'm interested in the new concussion guidelines. Can you tell me what they say? Dear Reader: In March of this year, the American ...

WASHINGTON — As a soccer player growing up in Oklahoma City, Lauren Long earned a college scholarship with an aggressive style of play. But there was a price to pay for her physicality. It came in the ...

Medscape: The assessment of injured athletes, both on the sidelines and in the healthcare setting, is critical. Older subjective assessments, such as standard orientation questions (eg, time, place, ...

It’s a common fear for parents whose children may get hurt while playing sports. It’s a common fear for parents whose children may get hurt while playing sports. What should they do when their child ...

The NFL's new guidelines on concussion management include a telephone hotline that will make it easier to report to the league when a player with a head injury is being forced to practice or play ...

FIFA will consider new guidelines for concussions after the multiple injuries suffered during high profile games at this summer's World Cup. According to the organization, the medical committee will, ...