Concussion: From a "Ding" to Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Published2 Feb 2017
  • Reviewed2 Feb 2017
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Harvey Levin, a professor at Baylor College of Medicine, defines the levels of brain injury. He also discusses the increasing numbers of head injuries and recovery period.

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