JAMA pediatrics
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Natural Progression of Symptom Change and Recovery From Concussion in a Pediatric Population.
The natural progression of symptom change and recovery remains poorly defined in children after concussion. ⋯ Symptom improvement primarily occurs in the first 2 weeks after concussion in children and in the first 4 weeks after concussion in preadolescents and male adolescents. Female adolescents appear to have protracted recovery. The derived recovery curves may be useful for evidence-based anticipatory guidance.