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Review
. 2013 Aug 6;185(11):975-9.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.120039. Epub 2013 Jul 22.

Concussions and their consequences: current diagnosis, management and prevention

Charles H Tator  1
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Review

Concussions and their consequences: current diagnosis, management and prevention

Charles H Tator. CMAJ. .
No abstract available

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  • Diagnosing concussion.
    Craton N, Leslie O. Craton N, et al. CMAJ. 2013 Dec 10;185(18):1601. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.113-2149. CMAJ. 2013. PMID: 24324197 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
  • Diagnosing concussion.
    Rhine DJ. Rhine DJ. CMAJ. 2013 Dec 10;185(18):1601-2. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.113-2150. CMAJ. 2013. PMID: 24324198 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
  • Diagnosing concussion.
    Smith DH. Smith DH. CMAJ. 2013 Dec 10;185(18):1602. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.113-2151. CMAJ. 2013. PMID: 24324199 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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