Concussion Care for Children and Adolescents: New Recommendations

Harvard Health Blog There has been lots of attention on concussions in youth, especially from sports, over the past few years. It’s good that we are paying more attention to concussions. As the stories of prior National Football League players show us, a concussion can lead to lifelong problems. The problem for doctors, parents, and […]
The Kid’s Doctor: “Concussion” sparks debate among football parents

As the end of football season is upon us, with bowl games for colleges and playoffs for the NFL, a week does not go by that we don’t hear about a player who has been diagnosed with a concussion. The debate surrounding football players and concussions will only get louder as the film Concussion debuted […]
Study shows high school football players exhibit brain changes after single season

Arina P Habich / Shutterstock.com Source: Wake Forest School of Medicine whatdoctorsknow.com CHICAGO — Some high school football players exhibit measurable brain changes after a single season of play, even in the absence of concussion, according to a study presented at the recent annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). “This study […]