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Plasma GFAP and NfL as Real-Time Predictors of Brain Injury and Long-Term Disability in Pediatric ECMO
A prospective study demonstrates that rising levels of plasma GFAP and NfL precede neuroimaging-confirmed brain injury in children on ECMO. These biomarkers are also strongly associated with mortality and long-term functional impairment, offering a new window for neuroprotective monitoring.