Early Childhood Concussion Triggers Postconcussive Symptoms

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About The Study: In this early childhood study including 303 children, concussion was associated with more postconcussive symptoms than orthopedic injuries or typical development up to three months after injury. Given the limited verbal and cognitive abilities typical of early childhood, using developmentally appropriate manifestations and behaviors is a valuable way of tracking postconcussive symptoms and could aid in concussion diagnosis in young children.

Authors: Miriam Beauchamp, Ph.D., of the Universite de Montreal, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.3182)

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