Concussions and repetitive brain injuries are relatively new topics in the public realm, primarily brought to light after a series of high-profile cases in the media connected to professional football ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Center Foundation is pleased to announce our next Community Concussion Baseline Testing session on Wednesday, October 30. ImPACT Concussion Baseline testing is available for ...

KEARNEY - When coaches turn to trainers asking if the star player can return to the game after suffering a head injury, one problem exists. Only the player can hear the ringing in his ears. Deciding ...

ImPACT stands for “Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing,” and according to Fall River Health Services CNP Bonnie Rickenbach, the program is the industry standard and in use by ...

Athletes in the Wood River area now have access to ImPACT through St. Luke’s Elks Rehab in Ketchum, part of the St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center. ImPACT is Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and ...

Mechanical impacts were delivered by an air propelled striker to the front, side, rear and top of rigid protective caps worn by six anesthetized monkeys. These tests were to produce reversible ...

Minneapolis-based Prevent Biometrics initiated a beta test last week for a product that tackles the growing concern over player safety and head trauma in heavy-hitting sports, such as football and ...

Experts often use sophisticated equipment to measure the severity of a concussion, but a simple, new test uses items a doctor could carry in his pocket. Vestibular Ocular Motor Screening uses a ...

(AP) NASCAR will require baseline concussion testing for its drivers starting next season. NASCAR had only recommended the testing this season, but indicated to drivers that a preseason baseline ...