Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Close-up on health conditions Concussion: When a brain takes a blow

By Tanise Edwards, M.D.
Athletes from pint-size to pro are at risk for concussions. But, they're not the only ones. These injuries can occur virtually anywhere — and affect anyone.

Concussions are a type of mild traumatic brain injury. They can cause loss of consciousness — but not always. And, they — and their effects — can be severe. This makes any concussion serious business. That's especially true for people who've had more than one.
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