Evaluation of Clinically Relevant Prognostic Indicators in a Model of Mild TBI/Concussion
Abstract
Closed head concussion is of significant concern to both military and civilian medicine. While acute concussion symptoms resolve for most patients, a subset will experience effects that persist chronically. Emphasis has been placed upon identifying prognostic indicators to distinguish these vulnerable patient populations for the purpose of providing enhanced care. Two potential clinically-relevant prognostic indicators include altered brain glucose metabolism as detected by FDG-PET imaging and changes in serum microRNA levels. This aim of this work is to comprehensively characterize longitudinal profiles of these two potential prognostic indicators following single and repeated injuries in a rodent model of closed head concussion. These studies utilize the WRAIR Projectile Concussive Impact (PCI) model, which is a military relevant model of closed head concussion developed under the directive of the Combat Care Casualty Research Program (CCCRP). In this Year 1 Report, we provide results to characterize longitudinal alterations in brain glucose uptake and associated neurobehavioral changes following single or repeated closed head concussions obtained in our studies thus far. In addition, plans for the assessment of serum miRNA changes following single or repeated closed head concussions are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1132060
Entities
People
- Deborah A. Shear
Organizations
- Geneva Foundation