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Research Article

Public knowledge of ‘concussion’ and the different terminology used to communicate about mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)

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Pages 761-766 | Received 18 Jan 2010, Accepted 05 Apr 2011, Published online: 27 May 2011

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