Bantoo Sehgal, MD, joined Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Southlake, Texas.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed a scope of St. Louis Cardinals left-fielder Marcell Ozuna's right shoulder Oct. 30, MLB reports.

Ann-Arbor-based University of Michigan's Biosciences Initiative will invest $45 million in nine research projects by the end of 2018, including the development of the Michigan Concussion Center.

Individuals who possess a gene that is linked to dyslexia may be less susceptible to sustaining concussions, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurotrama.

Lexington-based University of Kentucky Sports Medicine Research Institute received a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense and Office of Naval Research to expand research on optimal, physical and mental fitness in elite U.S. military members.

Prevent Biometrics, a Cleveland Clinic head-impact monitoring system for contact sports, acquired X2 Biosystems assets.

York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health opened a WellSpan Sports Medicine clinic in Ephrata, Pa., according to Central Penn Business Journal.

Fountain Valley, Calif.-based MemorialCare Medical Group expanded its sports medicine program with the opening of its new Long Beach, Calif.-based office.

William Meyers, MD, performed surgery on Denver Nuggets forward William Barton's right hip, NBA reports.

Andrew Weiland, MD, performed hand surgery on U.S. Ladies Professional Golf Association athlete Michelle Wie's right hand, NBC Golf Channel reports.

Carlan K. Yates, MD, was recognized as Physician of the Year by the National Basketball Athletic Trainer's Association for the 2017-18 season, The Journal Record reports.

Heather Wasileski, DO, and her husband Gabriel Lurvey, DO, opened a new Auburn, N.Y.-based sports medicine practice, part of Auburn-based FamilyCare Medical Group, according to Auburnpub.com.

Timothy Durkin, DO, opened his new practice, Durango (Colo.) Sports Medicine, according to The Durango Herald.

Craig Smith, MD, performed abdominal surgery on Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove in Los Angeles Oct. 19, MLB reports.

Anaheim, Calif.-based Servite High School named its new sports medicine center the Dr. Ben Rubin Sports Medicine Center after orthopedic surgeon Ben Rubin, MD, according to Angelus News.

The global sports medicine devices market is expected to grow at a 7.3 percent compound annual growth rate to reach $12.7 million by 2025, according to a ReportBuyer report.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs and the city of Colorado Springs broke ground on their $61.4 million sports medicine and performance center, according to The Colorado Springs Business Journal.

Athletes who wear a specialized neck collar during high-contact sports may be more protected from sustaining concussions, according to a study published in British Journal of Sports Medicine.

David Altchek, MD, performed Tommy John surgery on New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius' right elbow, ESPN reports.

The American College of Sports Medicine and Denver-based U.S. Center for SafeSport partnered to address the increasing issue of abuse among athletes.