September 10, 2025

Detection of Injury Biomarkers in Sweat of Collegiate Athletes Pre- and Post-Football Season: A Pilot Study.

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SSSarah E. SvirskyUniversity of Pittsburgh CWChantal Wood OROlivia Raymond

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Pilot study detects protein biomarkers for traumatic brain injury in collegiate athletes, suggesting sweat may provide a non-invasive method for assessment.

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There was a significant increase in protein levels associated with traumatic brain injury among athletes with a history of TBI.
Before and after the football season, total-tau and UCH-L1 levels increased, indicating potential changes in brain health.
Non-invasive sweat patches were used to collect and measure proteins linked to brain injury during the study.
Most athletes reported minimal concussion symptoms throughout the season, showcasing the need for better monitoring of head safety.

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Svirsky et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23d81b210217d6478def3 https://doi.org/10.1177/08977151251367345

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Pilot study detects protein biomarkers for traumatic brain injury in collegiate athletes, suggesting sweat may provide a non-invasive method for assessment.

Detection of Injury Biomarkers in Sweat of Collegiate Athletes Pre- and Post-Football Season: A Pilot Study.

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Detection of Injury Biomarkers in Sweat of Collegiate Athletes Pre- and Post-Football Season: A Pilot Study.

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