N-Acetyl-Aspartate in the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Long After Concussion in Youth

201912 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Frank P. MacMaster · Brooks Automation (Germany)

Quinn McLellan · McMaster University

Ashley D. Harris · McMaster University

Shane Virani · McMaster University

Karen Barlow · McMaster University

Lisa Marie Langevin · Brooks Automation (Germany)

Keith Owen Yeates ·

Abstract

The presence of lower levels of DLPFC NAA suggests potential association of concussion in youth, although further investigation is needed, given that the result is driven by those with a single (and not multiple) concussion. Exploration of applying MRS in other brain regions is also warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Traumatic Brain Injury Research Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation

Volume 35, Issue 2, pp. E127-E135

DOI: 10.1097/htr.0000000000000535

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