Elevated Tau in Military Personnel Relates to Chronic Symptoms Following Traumatic Brain Injury

Conclusions: Elevations in tau are associated with symptom severity after TBI, while NFL levels are elevated in those with a history of repetitive TBIs and in military personnel and veterans. This study shows the utility of measuring biomarkers chronically postinjury. Furthermore, there is a critical need for studies of biomarkers longitudinally following TBI.
Source: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation - Category: Neurology Tags: TBI in the Military 2020 Source Type: research