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A concussion is a serious condition caused by a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. At its most severe, a concussion can result in lasting neurological issues over several months. Most concussions, however, have temporary symptoms that resolve in a few weeks ...

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 concussions. Around 90% of people experience eye ...

Hayley Hodson had Olympic dreams from a young age. "Without a doubt, an Olympic gold medal," Hodson told CBS News. Hodson excelled as a star volleyball player at Stanford, but she suffered a concussion at practice during what her coaches called the ...

When Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had his third concussion since 2022 earlier this month, the injury reignited concerns around football, the risks of returning to sports too early after a concussion, and how to know when you've healed and can ...

Few moments are as silent as a stadium or racetrack when an athlete is down. When – hopefully – the athlete stands again, the cheers and applause erupt. But that collective celebration can be premature. An apparently unharmed athlete could actually ...

Beginning this fall, the concussion management protocol developed for University of Virginia student-athletes will become the standard of care for all students at Student Health and Wellness, thanks to a new $300,000 grant from the Jefferson Trust.

Tua Tagovailoa is one of just a few NFL players who has been placed in concussion protocol for a third time in the past five seasons, but the protocol by which the Dolphins quarterback would be cleared for future play will remain the same, the league ...

Objective To determine whether individuals with a prior concussion exhibit biomechanical alterations in balance, gait and jump-landing tasks with and without cognitive demands that are associated with risk of lateral ankle sprain (LAS) and anterior ...

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion at the conclusion of a fourth-and-4 run in the third quarter of the Week 2 "Thursday Night Football" matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Tagovailoa lowered his head attempting to gain the ...