The Boston Bruins suffered a blow when their leading playoff point scorer Patrice Bergeron went out with a concussion. He's been here before.

May 7, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

Understanding why returning to sport too early from a concussion (avoiding second impact syndrome) can provide athletes and their parents with a good reason to wait.

Jan 12, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Trainers and doctors are increasingly recognizing the subtle signs of concussions in athletes. Symptoms and management of head injuries are discussed.

Feb 17, 2008 - Steven M. Cohen

With new research being published about the long term effects of recurrent concussions, the question needs to be asked, "How many is too many?"

Jun 23, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Clinical research substantiates the claim that athletes who suffer recurrent concussions have symptoms that last longer and have a significantly slower rate of recovery.

Jun 17, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Medical professionals working with athletes are being directed to care for concussions based on the athlete's day-to-day symptoms rather than a preset diagnostic scale.

Jun 19, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Two NFL football players sustained concussions during the game last Sunday. Both were allowed to reenter the game against new concussion guidelines.

Sep 18, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Bill H.R. 1347 is to provide for the establishment and implementation of concussion management guidelines for school-aged children.

Mar 24, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Former NFL players ask Congress to continue to apply pressure towards educating athletes, parents, and coaches about the possible lifelong side effects of concussions.

Jan 5, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Criteria to return athletes to competition are no longer based on the athlete's subjective response to questions. A graduated return to play is now recommended.

Jun 19, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Recent research into youth sports head injuries shows the importance of recognizing the signs of concussion and how best to treat them.

Sep 10, 2011 - Joanne LaSpina

Athletes diagnosed with concussion need a supervised quiet place to recover without any mental or physical stimulation until symptoms dissipate.

Jan 2, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

With 3.8 million sports related concussions sustained each year in the US, how can parents, athletes, and coaches work together to reduce concussions in youth sports?

Nov 25, 2008 - Jeffrey Donaldson

Recent published research indicates that young female athletes perform worse on postconcussion neuropsychological tests than their male counterparts.

Dec 7, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

The Los Angeles Times reported that the NFL fined Atlanta Falcons cornerback, Dunta Robinson, for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Sep 21, 2011 - Terry Zeigler

Some of the best NHL hockey players have been sidelined by head concussion injuries. Will a concussion kill NHL hockey, or will the league make changes?

Dec 15, 2011 - Mike DeHaan

As the topic of the effects of multiple concussions on the brain receives more attention by researchers and the media, steps are being taken to protect their athletes.

Dec 3, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Understanding brain concussion symptoms and how head injuries can affect brain damage may be key in preventing unnecessary long-term damage.

Dec 9, 2009 - Renee Holmes