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Even mild concussions caused by sports can lead to persistent health problems, researchers say

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Traumatic brain injuries are chronic conditions that require lifelong support, research shows
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Potential blood test can diagnose head trauma better than a CT scan, study shows

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Common household objects, sports linked to non-fatal traumatic brain injuries in children, study finds
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