The Concussion Crisis: Anatomy of a Silent Epidemic
- ISBN-10
- 1451627459
- ISBN-13
- 9781451627459
- Category
- Medical
- Pages
- 336
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-02-21
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Authors
- David Rosner, Linda Carroll
Description
A cautionary assessment of the rising frequency of brain injuries among young athletes counsels parents on the risks associated with head trauma while identifying factors that contribute to missed diagnoses and brain damage, in a reference that is complemented by illustrative true stories.
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- 2011-09-13
- 320 pages
- Paperback
- Simon and Schuster
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