Concussions, other brain injuries prompt more patients to visit the ER

Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 16:30 in Health & Medicine

Concussions are a growth industry for hospital emergency rooms in the U.S., according to a new report. Between 2006 and 2010, the total number of visits to emergency departments in a nationwide sample of hospitals grew by 3.6%. During that same period, the number of visits by patients seeking...

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