Taking a punishing hit on the football field or soccer pitch; having your head jostle around during a car accident; ...

Accidental falls or spills are common among children, but parents and guardians need to be careful of possible traumatic ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Researchers around the world, including internationally known concussion expert John J. Leddy, MD, clinical professor of orthopaedics and sports medicine in the Jacobs School of ...

For years, concussions were described as temporary disruptions in brain function that could not be seen on any medical test. Patients were often told that because their CT scan or MRI was “normal,” ...

Researchers evaluated lifetime traumatic brain injury incidence and its association with long-term all-cause and dementia-related mortality.

From parents and grade schoolers to professional athletes, coaches, and fans, anyone involved in playing sports is concerned with concussions. Questions abound: How can we tell when it’s safe to get ...

(NAPSI)—Alex Smith loves football. “Football is amazing. I think it’s the greatest team sport in America,” notes the former quarterback for the 49ers, Chiefs and Commanders. But Smith is worried about ...

Researchers around the world, including internationally known concussion expert John J. Leddy, clinical professor of orthopaedics and sports medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical ...

A concussion sidelined Smith, ending his starting quarterback position with the San Francisco 49ers in November 2012. He clearly remembers the moment of impact and afterwards as he struggled with his ...