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Head Injury (Brain Injury)Head injury introductionHead injuries are one of the most common causes of death and disability in the United States. Every year, almost a quarter million people are hospitalized because of traumatic injuries to the brain, and 50,00... Other Related Head Injury ArticlesEmergency Contact for Spring Valley
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