New Diagnosis method hoping to knock out concussions in youth

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Awareness around the dangers of concussions and serious brain injuries has heightened over the last few years.

Worries around long term brain damage due to repeated or extreme impact has players, parents, and coaches taking note.

But despite this new awareness there is still no definitive test for diagnosing the brain injury and researchers are hoping to find a safer and more objective test for diagnosis.

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