Through the 1990s and early 2000s, guidelines for treating a concussion called for complete mental and physical rest. Current guidelines recommend a gradual resumption of cognitive and physical ...

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that non-Hispanic Black children and those with public insurance and lower Child Opportunity Index (COI) scores were much more likely ...

A simple checklist and better handouts helped clinicians transform how concussions are handled in primary care — boosting symptom tracking, family education, and follow-up care. The intervention, ...

Restoring optimal functioning after pediatric concussion may take longer than conventionally thought — at least 3 months, especially for girls — when several outcome domains are part of the assessment ...

Dr. Cara Hamilton from Black Hills Pediatrics has some good advice about kids and concussions in this week’s edition of ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Knowing whether a child has sustained a concussion is an important matter to clinicians, parents and bystanders alike. However, the signs and symptoms that are most meaningful to look ...

Pediatric concussions are a growing concern, particularly among youth engaged in sports and other high-risk activities. While much research has focused on cognitive rest and physical recovery, recent ...

Researchers found that young children between the ages of 5 and 12 were more likely to experience a concussion from recreation and other non-sport activities, yet those injuries were not seen by ...

Objective Treadmill test protocols for concussion assessment have been validated for patients aged 13 and up; however, no evidence-based guidelines exist for younger children. We designed and assessed ...