Concussion Research

• Groundbreaking research on concussions offered free: University of Calgary

  People can now access best practices and tools to recognize, assess and treat concussions through a free online program at the University of Calgary.

  Health

  Mar 6, 2024
  
• ‘Wildly inconsistent’: B.C. researcher helps define new standards for concussion diagnosis

  Noah Silverberg said concussion has historically been minimized as a minor injury that does not need medical attention and is believed to get better on its own.

  Health

  May 25, 2023
  
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• Effects of smaller head impacts on young athletes studied with B.C.-made brain scanner

  The study by SFU and the Mayo Clinic sheds new light on the cumulative impact of repeated, smaller sub-concussive injuries that don't produce immediate symptoms.

  Health

  Apr 22, 2021
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• Canadian rugby veteran looking to increase concussion awareness

  Jamie Cudmore has co-founded the Rugby Safety Network to help educate players about concussions and provide financial support to injured athletes.

  Sports

  Sep 30, 2019
• San Jose Shark player hosts third annual charity casino in London to support concussion research

  The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday August 15 at Centennial Hall.

  Features

  Aug 15, 2019
• Study finds concussion rates for kids under 5 higher than previously believed

  An Alberta Children's Hospital physician says parents should monitor their child's behaviour after a head injury.

  Health

  Jul 3, 2019
• University of Calgary making free sports concussion course available to anybody who is interested

  Research on concussions in sport has reached a tipping point where the University of Calgary is offering a free, online course to anyone and everyone.

  Education

  Feb 4, 2019
• University of Lethbridge holds discussion looking at psychological impacts of concussions

  A University of Montreal researcher presented his study about how athletes deal with concussions when they're making their way back to the playing surface.

  Health

  Jan 28, 2019
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• New concussion guidelines for children could change practices around the world

  The guidelines include recommendations on the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of mild concussions in children.

  Health

  Sep 4, 2018
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• Western University hits NHL Players’ Association $3.1M fundraising challenge for concussion research

  Former NHL player Eric Lindros is celebrating the $3.125-million achievement alongside researchers and athletes at Western University.

  Health

  Aug 16, 2018