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Blood Biomarkers for Brain Injury in Concussed Professional Ice Hockey Players
JAMA Neurol 71:684-692,677, Shahim, P.,et al, 2014
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Article Abstract
Sports-related concussion in professional ice hockey players is associated with acute axonal and astroglial injury. This can be monitored using blood biomarkers, which may be developed into clinical tools to guide sport physicians in the medical counseling of athletes in return-to-play decisions.
 
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