New Concussion Clinic Shows 94% Symptom Improvement in Children

Murdoch Children's Research Institute Trial Offers Hope for Persistent Cases

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A trial concussion clinic at The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne achieved 94% symptom improvement in 158 child participants within 8 weeks, offering new hope for managing persistent concussion symptoms in kids.

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مواضيعchildren MCRI The Royal Children's Hospital recovery program

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