Side impact to the head can lead to rotational accelerations what cause mechanical vibrations to concentrate in the corpus callosum and periventricular region of the brain. Trauma to the side of the head can lead to concussions.
A new study reveals young women who sustained concussions are at greater risk of having two or more abnormal menstrual bleeding patterns. The findings suggest more subtle forms of brain injury could adversely affect the HPO axis function, which leads to abnormal menstrual patterns.
Researchers say a single season of playing high school football is all it takes to cause microscopic alterations to the structure of the brain.
Using a mouse trauma model, researchers observe specific cells mount an immune response to concussion brain injuries in an attempt to prevent more widespread damage.
Researchers report concussion can accelerate Alzheimer's symptoms in people with a genetic risk for the disease.
Amateur boxers, specifically those who boxed during their youth, are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those who didn't.
A new study adds to growing evidence that concussions can lead to neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers report the likelihood of developing dementia was found to double following a concussion, even when consciousness wasn't lost, in a veteran study.
A new study is set to address ways to reduce the stigma surrounding concussions suffered by athletes.
According to a new study, some children suffer widespread damage to myelin following a TBI.
A neuroimaging study finds profound brain activity abnormalities in a group of retired NFL players.
Male fruit flies fed a ketone supplemented diet expressed reduced levels of aggression following concussion than those who were not exposed to the dietary intervention.
The AAN states doctors have an ethical obligation to educate and protect athletes from sports concussions.
