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Review of the consensus statement on concussion in sport – part two
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Review of the consensus statement on concussion in sport – part two
Wednesday 11 October 2023, 12:30 AM

Former professional American footballers have higher mortality rates from neurological disorders and dementia [Image: Tim Mossholderon Unsplash]
Sports physician Steve Targett takes a second look at the latest consensus statement on concussion in sport
Key points, The Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool 6 can be used from 72 hours after injury to assist management of concussion.
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References
1. Patricios JS, Schneider KJ, Dvorak J, et al. Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport–Amsterdam, October 2022. Br J Sports Med 2023;57(11):695–711.
2. Katz DI, Bernick C, Dodick DW, et al. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke consensus diagnostic criteria for traumatic encephalopathy syndrome. Neurology 2021;96(18):848–63.