Dr. Barry Dworkin

Concussion survey in teens raises awareness but data is not reliable due to self-reporting

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 26, 2013

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Youths who drink or use pot are more likely than others to suffer traumatic brain injury

Reference:

Ilie G, et al “Prevalence and correlates of traumatic brain injuries among adolescents”JAMA 2013; 309: 2550-2552.

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