Concussion

From 2022 Canadian children aged 12 and younger will no longer be able to play the fullest version of American football to protect them from long-term cognitive problems resulting from repetitive head… Audio

Myths, misunderstandings and current research into the brain are discussed by Associate Professor Cathy Stinear from the University of Auckland during the 2018 Raising the Bar night.  Audio

Fijian rugby league international Eloni Vunakece has been forced to retire after suffering multiple concussions. Audio

Melanie Bussey studies concussion in sport, and how the human body reacts to impacts that might cause damage to the brain. Audio

Millions of viewers saw All Black Ryan Crotty get knocked out - again - in last weekend’s test against the Wallabies. A bandwagon to retire him was soon rolling, propelled by the media. Was all this… Audio

American researchers think they have detected the precise chemical biomarkers in saliva that change after a head injury, which could lead to more objective and accurate concussion tests and better… Audio

Alex Mariakakis is developing apps that will use smartphone cameras to provide a quick and early diagnosis of concussion, jaundice and even pancreatic cancer. Audio, Gallery

A new study by the world foodtball players' union has found a link between concussion and depression in former professional soccer players and other athletes. The study surveyed 576 former… Audio

Provincial rugby players will be tested for concussion before being injured as the national sport tries to tackle the problem of brain injuries. Audio

A clinical trial is underway to see whether a straightforward blood test can measure brain damage to help treat athletes and car-crash victims suffering from head injuries. Audio

CSX is a New Zealand based firm that's been working in concert with World Rugby to develop an app which lets players and coaches assess the the risk of a concussion on the field and manages their… Audio