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Beyond the Glasgow Coma Scale: New TBI Framework Proposed

After more than half a century, assessment of acute traumatic brain injury (TBI) is getting a makeover. A newly proposed framework expands assessment of acute TBI beyond the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) ...
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The role of the brain-lymphatic axis in traumatic brain injury-associated cognitive impairment: from glymphatic system clearance dysfunction to peripheral lymphatic stasis

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects over 69 million people yearly, and post‑TBI cognitive impairment (CTTI) often persists for years. The brain‑lymphatic axis – the central glymphatic system and ...
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Can Glasgow Coma Scale Predict Brain Injury?

The incidence of TBI was the highest in patients with a GCS score of 3 (59.5%), second highest in those with a GCS score of 4-12 (42.4%), and lowest in those with a GCS score of 13-15 (11.8%). A GCS ...
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Children With TBI Linked to Elevated Odds for Mental, Physical Health Outcomes

Traumatic brain injury among children and adolescents appeared to be associated with increased risk for mental and physical health outcomes.
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Examining Traumatic Brain Injury as a Chronic Condition: A Workshop

While many people who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) recover within weeks or months of their injury, others experience long-term symptoms and disabilities. This public workshop will explore ...