New research from Boston University published in Brain suggests that even if a head knock doesn't lead to a concussion, it could lead to the brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
The report suggests that it's head injuries, and not concussions, that lead to CTE as proteins leak from blood vessels in the brain and inflaming the surrounding brain tissue. From post-mortem studies, CTE is seen as an accumulation of "tau" protein around the brain’s blood vessels.
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Tuesday, 6 February 2018
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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.
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.
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