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Concussions: How A Mild Brain Injury Can Alter Our Perception Of Sound

Concussions: How A Mild Brain Injury Can Alter Our Perception Of Sound

FromShort Wave


Concussions: How A Mild Brain Injury Can Alter Our Perception Of Sound

FromShort Wave

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Dec 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Headaches, nausea, dizziness, and confusion are among the most common symptoms of a concussion. But researchers say a blow to the head can also make it hard to understand speech in a noisy room. Emily Kwong chats with science correspondent Jon Hamilton about concussions and how understanding its effects on our perception of sound might help improve treatment.For more of Jon's reporting, check out "After a concussion, the brain may no longer make sense of sounds."You can follow Emilly on Twitter @EmilyKwong1234 and Jon @NPRJonHamilton. Email Short Wave at ShortWave@NPR.org.
Released:
Dec 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.