concussion

September 24, 2015

Sound waves studied to help diagnose concussion

Researchers at the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center (VSCC) are using novel sound wave technology as part of an attempt to more rapidly and accurately diagnose sports concussions on the sidelines during games.

By Tom Wilemon
March 19, 2015

Diamond advocates nationally for youth sports health, safety

By VUMC News and Communications
March 19, 2015

Concussion Center reaching beyond school-based sports

By VUMC News and Communications
October 23, 2014

AAP honors Gregory’s efforts for concussion legislation in Tennessee

By VUMC News and Communications
September 26, 2013

Age doesn’t impact concussion symptoms: study

Recent scientific findings have raised the fear that young athletes may fare worse after sustaining a sports-related concussion than older athletes.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 29, 2013

Vanderbilt Partners with TSSAA to provide sports medicine coverage at all championship games

By VUMC News and Communications
August 14, 2013

Concussion expert says ‘when in doubt, sit them out’

Physicians at the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center urge coaches and parents to know the warning signs of a concussion and not let athletes return to play until they have been cleared by a health care professional.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 8, 2013

Variety of strategies needed to evaluate concussion recovery

A new study of concussion in cheerleaders found neurocognitive testing was more accurate than an athlete’s symptom self-report when assessing recovery.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 3, 2013

Sports concussion seminar April 30

By VUMC News and Communications
December 13, 2012

International meet focuses on latest concussion research

Vanderbilt University Medical Center was well represented in Zurich, Switzerland, at the fourth International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport, which assembled the world’s leading concussion medical experts and athletic governing bodies to discuss concussion care and policy.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 8, 2012

Summit explores VU’s wide range of concussion services

Vanderbilt’s wide range of concussion services and research was on display recently during the first-ever concussion summit hosted by the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center (VSCC).
By VUMC News and Communications
October 4, 2012

Summit set to explore concussion care, research

The Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center is hosting a summit for Vanderbilt clinicians and researchers involved in concussion care or research within the University or Medical Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 2, 2012

VU study shows no gender gap in sports concussions

A new study conducted to review symptoms and neurocognitive findings in male and female high school soccer players revealed no gender-related differences.
By VUMC News and Communications
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