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A blood test may help predict recovery from traumatic brain injury

High levels of a key blood protein point to brain shrinkage and damage to message-sending axons

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The fatty material surrounding fibers that send signals between neurons degenerates after a traumatic brain injury. A new study pinpoints a blood biomarker that can predict this damage.

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By Jackie Rocheleau

- More than 2 years ago

Elevated blood levels of a specific protein may help scientists predict who has a better chance of bouncing back from a traumatic brain injury.