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Biomarkers, genetics, and risk factors for concussion.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation - 1 Oct 2011
Finnoff Jonathan T, Jelsing Elena J, Smith Jay
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It is estimated that between 1.6 and 3.8 million concussions occur annually in the United States. Although frequently regarded as benign, concussions can lead to multiple different adverse outcomes, including prolonged postconcussive symptoms, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, cognitive impairment, early onset dementia, movement disorders, psychiatric disorders, motor neuron disease, and even death. Therefore it...
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