Kids May Not Benefit From Extended Isolation After Concussions

NPR

Published January 6, 2015 at 4:56 PM EST

New research suggests isolating children with concussions for more than two days may do more harm than good compared to adults. So what's the best approach to treating concussed children? Melissa Block talks with lead researcher Dr. Danny G. Thomas of the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.

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