Use of OTC analgesics — including acetaminophen and NSAIDs — improves concussion symptoms and reduces recovery time in injured athletes, preliminary research suggests.

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, so identifying those with ...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, so identifying those with cognitive issues early could lead to interventions and better outcomes.

Have you ever wondered why some rugby players return to the field from a head knock, and some do not? Regular followers are ...

Truck accidents often result in severe injuries due to the size and weight of trucks compared to smaller vehicles. The ...

The Herald took — and failed — the widely used test in the Eden Park medical room to pull back the curtain on the highly detailed, interconnected system designed to prioritise player welfare. And to ...

Until the pandemic, I had never heard the term. Now it seems like everyone has it, whether they have long COVID or not.

Steve Gillis spent months trying to find answers to the "constant companions" of tinnitus, brain fog and visual disturbances ...

There are limited therapeutic options for patients with persistent postconcussive symptoms (PPCSs). Most PPCS assessments focus on subjective measures of progression and symptom monitoring. While ...

The Scottish Brain Sciences team are on the cusp of medical breakthroughs which will ‘cure’ the world’s most feared disease. They talk to ...