ESPN: Concussion test may not be panacea - There's just one problem. Many scientists who are unaffiliated with ImPACT don't think the thing works. -- "Through amazing marketing, the ImPACT guys have made their name synonymous with testing," says William Barr, an associate professor of neurology and psychiatry at New York University and former team neuropsychologist for the New York Jets. "But there's a growing awareness that ImPACT doesn't have the science behind it to do what it claims it does." -- The bottom line is this: Neuropsychological testing in general, and ImPACT in particular, can be part of an overall exam. Any athlete suspected of having a concussion needs to see a healthcare professional trained extensively to deal with brain injury and not just trained to administer a test. Those professionals should examine athletes' symptoms, balance and medical history along with his or her cognitive function and should have the final say in return-to-play decisions in the interests of athletes' long-term health

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