This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

If you’ve ever had a head injury or suspected concussion, you may have been warned to stay awake for several hours or to have someone wake you up every hour. This advice stemmed from the belief that ...

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A concussion makes the brain move suddenly inside the skull after a head hit or a hard body blow. Symptoms can last days to months. Most symptoms start improving within 1 to 2 weeks of the injury, ...

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that is caused by a blow to the head or body that can lead to a range of symptoms, including persistent headache, dizziness, and problems with memory or ...

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Individuals who had experienced a concussion were found to be at a greater risk of Parkinson disease, mood and anxiety disorders (MADs), dementia, and hyperactivity disorder, with concussed women ...

A person with a concussion may have dilated pupils, droopy eyelids, or difficulty tracking objects. Sometimes, these symptoms are obvious, but not always. Assessment tools can help a doctor check for ...

A concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), happens when a blow or jolt to the head or body causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth inside the skull. Concussions are considered a “mild ...