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Tom Udall: Concussions used to be dismissed as simply 'dings' or 'bell-ringers.' We know now that a concussion is a form of…

On the recordOctober 18, 2011
Concussions used to be dismissed as simply 'dings' or 'bell-ringers.' We know now that a concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury that should be taken seriously.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall emphasizes the seriousness of concussions as traumatic brain injuries.

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