For Hockey Players, Brain Damage Can Be Measured in Blood
Researchers have found protein traces of brain damage in the blood of hockey players who sustained a concussion. Could biomarkers help decide when athletes return to their sport?
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Researchers have found protein traces of brain damage in the blood of hockey players who sustained a concussion. Could biomarkers help decide when athletes return to their sport?
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