Concussion—How Do We Untie the Gordian Knot?

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Knowledge, Myths, and New Paths Every year, concussions affect thousands of Danes and turn their lives upside down. It is also one of the most common and widely debated conditions, posing challenges for both those affected and the healthcare system But what happens when the brain is shaken, and what does the latest research say about treatment? Should a concussion be defined as a brain injury—and what are the biggest myths, breakthroughs, and professional disagreements in this field today? Learn more about concussions and the various professional perspectives on the condition with Jørgen Feldbæk, professor of neurology and research director at the Hammel Neurocenter, and Hana Malá Rytter,Director of the Danish Center for Concussion and Associate Professor of Neuropsychology at the University of Copenhagen and Bispebjerg Hospital. The discussion will be moderated by a science journalist and sociologist Anne Sofie Hoffmann Schrøder. The event is part of Folkeuniversitetet's knowledge festival Hearts & Minds. Find the full programhere.