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Dr. James Kelly: How Are Blast-Induced Concussions Graded?

James Kelly, MA, MD, FAAN
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Blast injury-induced concussions seem to be more complex than a single blow the the head concussion, like in sports. To date, there is no distinctive rating system for blast -induced concussions.

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Posted on BrainLine October 20, 2010.

Produced by Noel Gunther and Brian King, BrainLine.

About the author: James Kelly, MA, MD, FAAN

James Kelly, MA, MD, FAAN, a neurologist, is one of America’s top experts on treating concussions. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Marcus Institute for Brain Health.

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