Experts skeptical of 'anti-concussion' sports equipment
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 21:30
in Health & Medicine
A neurologist at a Senate hearing says that, despite companies' claims, no helmet or other equipment can significantly prevent concussions in football and other high-impact sports.As scientists confirm that football and other high-impact sports can leave lasting brain damage, companies are marketing "anti-concussion" equipment to coaches, parents and children that, neurologists say, probably does not work.