Brain protein linked to concussion recovery time

Article from UPI highlighting research recently published in Neurology Journal which shows elevated levels of plasma tau concentration within 6 hours following a concussion was related to having a prolonged return to play.

The suggestion is that by developing lab tests to monitor tau levels we may be able to use the results to inform athletes and coaches about when it's appropriate to return to action.

Neurochemical Aftermath of Repetitive Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Report published on JAMA Neurology showing that increased cerebrospinal fluid neurofilament light proteins and reduced amyloid β were observed in patients with postconcussion syndrome (PCS).

Concussion Symptoms Linked to Proteins in Spinal Fluid for First Time, Suggesting Possibility of Diagnostic Test

Levels of certain proteins in the brain and spinal fluid of people who suffer continuing issues as a result of concussions are different from those who haven’t had concussions, according to a new small study published today in JAMA Neurology, raising the possibility that doctors may soon have objective markers to assess the severity of brain damage after head trauma.