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Head injuries: How to protect your brain when concussion strikes

  • NZ Herald
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Last week’s news promised us the answer to concussion: a quick scan, a yes/no, problem solved. If that sounds too good to be true… it is.

And we get it. People want certainty. We hear every day from New Zealanders who are worried about concussion; parents, players, teachers, coaches, and grandparents all desperate for a test that can give them clarity. We understand the need for hope. That’s why we want to share the facts, because protecting people and supporting recovery is what matters most.

But the truth is, we’re not there yet…

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