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Medicine

Cerebral Concussion

Quick fact

A concussion does not necessarily cause loss of consciousness; more than 90% of concussions occur without the person ever blacking out.

Why this is interesting

You’ve probably heard of concussions in sports, but what exactly happens inside your head when you get one? And why can a second blow be so dangerous?