Saliva RNA biomarkers predict concussion duration and detect symptom recovery: a comparison with balance and cognitive testing.

Gregory FedorchakAakanksha RangnekarCayce OnksAndrea C LoeffertJayson LoeffertRobert P OlympiaSamantha DeVitaJohn LeddyMohammad N HaiderAaron RobertsJessica RiegerThomas UhligChuck MonteithFrank MiddletonScott L ZuckermanTimothy LeeKeith Owen YeatesRebekah MannixSteven D Hicks

Published in: Journal of neurology (2021)

ncRNA biomarkers show promise for tracking recovery from mTBI, and for predicting who will have prolonged symptoms. They could provide accurate expectations for recovery, stratify need for intervention, and guide safe return-to-activities.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
mild traumatic brain injury
big data
machine learning
physical activity
depressive symptoms