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Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery 1/2009

Open Access 01-12-2009 | Review

Molecular mechanisms of traumatic brain injury: the missing link in management

Authors: Tonny Veenith, Serena SH Goon, Rowan M Burnstein

Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery | Issue 1/2009

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Abstract

Head injury is common, sometimes requires intensive care unit admission, and is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. A gap still remains in the understanding of the molecular mechanism of this condition. This review is aimed at providing a general overview of the molecular mechanisms involved in traumatic brain injury to a busy clinician. It will encompass the pathophysiology in traumatic brain injury including apoptosis, the role of molecules and genes, and a brief mention of possible pharmacological therapies.
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Metadata
Title
Molecular mechanisms of traumatic brain injury: the missing link in management
Authors
Tonny Veenith
Serena SH Goon
Rowan M Burnstein
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
World Journal of Emergency Surgery / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1749-7922
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-7922-4-7

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