Advanced Imaging Techniques To Monitor Recovery Following Pediatric Concussions

Brain changes in children who have sustained a mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion, persist for months following injury - even after the symptoms of the injury are gone, according to a study published in the December 12 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings highlight the potential benefit of using advanced imaging techniques to monitor recovery in children following concussions. Despite growing concerns over the risk of concussions in youth, the majority of research examining their effects on the brain has involved adults...

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