A Neuroprotective and Anti inflammatory Approach to Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract

Approximately, 1.7 million Americans suffer a TBI annually and TBI is a major cause of death and disability. The majority of the TBI cases are of the mild type and while most patients recover completely from mild TBI (mTBI) about 10% result in persistent symptoms and some result in lifelong disability. Anxiety disorders are the second most common diagnosis post-TBI.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 19, 2017
Accession Number
AD1100950

Entities

People

  • Ann M. Marini
  • Camila P. Almeida-suhett
  • Carolina L. Harbert
  • Hongna Pan
  • Katia Rossetti
  • Maria F.m Braga
  • Taiza Figueiredo
  • Volodymyr Pidoplichko

Organizations

  • Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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  • Abstracts
  • Albumins
  • Alkenes
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Brain
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cells
  • Cognitive Impairment
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Engineering
  • Fatty Acids
  • Linolenic Acid
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neuroimaging
  • Neurons
  • Neuroplasticity
  • Neurosciences
  • Psychiatry
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  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.