Objective The purpose of this study is to quantitatively predict which concussed athlete will develop persistent post concussion symptoms (PPCS) or post concussion syndrome (PCS) utilizing 120 ...

Objective To compare the rates of diagnostic imaging and therapy referrals of sports medicine (SM) physicians and other outpatient clinic (OC) physicians (pediatrics, family medicine, internal ...

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 ...

Plasma biomarker concentrations in adolescents vary by sex and are linked to distinct cognitive and emotional post-concussion symptoms.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A few months ago, I was in a minor car accident and was told I had a mild concussion. I hadn't lost consciousness and only felt slightly "off," but my doctor told me to lie low for a ...

I spend most of my professional time as a general psychiatrist. However, I also practice forensic psychiatry, the subspecialty of psychiatry that deals with mental health issues and the law. A ...

It’s common to feel dizzy after a concussion. It usually goes away on its own within a few days to weeks. But if symptoms persist, a doctor may consider treatments, including medication or lifestyle ...

Post-concussion headache, or post-traumatic headache, occurs following an injury to the head. Symptoms can include dull pain, fatigue, and dizziness. Treatment may vary based on a person’s symptoms. A ...