Blood-brain barrier damage occurs even with mild head trauma

Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/blood-brain-barrier-damage-occurs-even-with-mild-head-trauma/

In a new study of adolescent and adult athletes, researchers published this month in the Journal of Neurotrauma they were able to detect damage to the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which protects the brain from pathogens and toxins, caused by mild TBI. The researchers studied high-risk populations, specifically professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters and adolescent rugby

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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/blood-brain-barrier-damage-occurs-even-with-mild-head-trauma/

In a new study of adolescent and adult athletes, researchers published this month in the Journal of Neurotrauma they were able to detect damage to the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which protects the brain from pathogens and toxins, caused by mild TBI. The researchers studied high-risk populations, specifically professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters and adolescent rugby

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