Minnesota doctor gets grant to study spike in youth sports concussions

A Minnesota doctor who uncovered a significant spike in the number of young athletes suffering concussions is getting a five-year federal grant to figure out why the trend is happening. Dr. Leslie Seymour will also review state laws that aim to raise awareness about concussions to see whether they make any difference.
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A Minnesota doctor who uncovered a significant spike in the number of young athletes suffering concussions is getting a five-year federal grant to figure out why the trend is happening. Dr. Leslie Seymour will also review state laws that aim to raise awareness about concussions to see whether they make any difference.

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