TBI Linked to Alzheimer's Risk

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Study explores how traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be linked to Alzheimer's disease

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Study explores how traumatic brain injury ( TBI ) may be linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Findings provide insight into the molecular mechanisms that may increase the risk of Alzheimer's after TBI .

Researchers found that TBI increases hyperphosphorylated tau, astro- and microgliosis, synaptic dysfunction and cognitive impairments linked to developing Alzheimer's.

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