Sound Medicine: September 15, 2013

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Published September 15, 2013 at 12:00 AM EDT

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/091513_full.mp3

The “Sound Medicine” program for September 15

Why are concussions so hard to detect?
Concussion clinics
Did You Know: What are hypnic jerks?
The importance of childhood vaccinations
Blood use guidelines
Checkup: Can you hear me?
Should doctors do less?
Should hospitals do less?

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