Dr. Peter Halas, Founder of Pediatric Consultations
1.6 to 3 million sports concussions occur each year, with the following youth sports being where concussions are most prevalent:
1. Football
2. Girls Soccer
3. Girls Basketball
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THE GOOD NEWS:
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have published the development of a new and better helmet lining material, which uses stacked carbon nanotubes that dissipate 30 times the force of current liners in both linear and rotational acceleration.
This technology should lead to a much needed and safer helmet for use in sports.
Pediatric Consultations was founded by Dr. Peter Halas, who has more than 45 years of active general pediatric practice.
Dr. Peter Halas discusses the importance of diagnosing ADHD in children, and the outcomes that are possible if it is left untreated.