A study found that there was no documentation of an mTBI (concussion) evaluation for 50% of the “patients at high risk for mild traumatic brain injury.” Furthermore, of the 36 patients who received an mTBI diagnosis, only 15 received mTBI specific discharge information.

Two new studies have come out with compelling evidence, further linking hormonal dysfunction with concussions.

Researchers at UC San Francisco have done an extensive review of cases involving children with post-concussion syndrome (PCS). They have established what treatments are most applicable for different symptoms.

While concussion in sports discussions often focus on football, in high school by far the biggest culprit is girl’s soccer. While the explanation for this gender gap in concussion risk is debated (some claim a later neck muscle development in girls), the difference of 12.1% more concussions in girls than boys is shocking (34.5% to 22.4%).

A new study by Cecchi et al. published in PLOS-One, explores head impact risks in water polo. Water polo is a full contact water sport where grappling is part of the strategy; it has a high potential for head injury and concussion. Researchers found that the sport poses a head impact risk to high-level collegiate players and that risks differ by positions.

Tottenham Hotspurs defender Jan Vertonghen sustained a serious concussion during the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. Despite medical attention, Vertonghen was sent back in to play within 6 minutes of the injury, then nearly collapsed. The incident has caused international consternation about concussion rules in soccer, and their enforcement.