Research
Concussion study upends understanding of what makes head impacts dangerous
The Brief
- New research by Stanford Medicine scientists and collaborators challenges current understanding of what makes head impacts dangerous.
- The study concerns concussions, described as mild traumatic brain injuries and among the most common sports injuries.
- An estimated 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur in the U.S. every year, according to the article.
Why it matters
Concussion risk assessment in sports and other settings depends on which features of a head impact are considered dangerous, so revised understanding may change how risk is judged.
Who’s affected
- athletes and sports coaches
- medical professionals treating concussions
- sports safety and equipment researchers
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Concussions—essentially mild traumatic brain injuries—are among the most common injuries sustained on athletic fields. In the U.S., an estimated 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur every year. But new research by Stanford Medicine scientists and collaborators suggests…
Timeline
Medical Xpress reported the Stanford Medicine-led concussion study findings
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Concussion study upends understanding of what makes head impacts dangerous