A little spit may help predict whether a child's concussion symptoms will subside in days or persist for weeks. A test that measures fragments of genetic material in saliva was nearly 90 percent ...

Whether it's a sports accident, an automobile accident, or simply a daily fall, head injuries may occur to anyone. Perhaps one of the most prevalent though frequently ignored injuries is a concussion.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – When most people think of concussion, the first type of patient that comes to mind is a youth athlete. However, concussion is also common in early childhood, largely due to kids’ ...

Most people expect concussion recovery to follow a predictable timeline — a few days of rest, maybe a week or two of taking it easy, then back to normal life. But for roughly 10 to 15 percent of ...

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The headaches, fatigue and upset stomach are all terrible side effects of concussions. Waiting for the pain to go away can be agonizing, but now a simple spit test is bringing ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - There’s a key finding in new concussion research in kids that’s bringing a sense of relief and hope to parents, coaches, and educators. This research is speeding up the ...

Doctors may prescribe off-label medications such as amitriptyline, topiramate, or ondansetron to help treat concussion symptoms like headaches, sleep problems, and nausea. A concussion is a mild ...

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