Clinical evidence of inflammation driving secondary brain injury: a systematic review

• Published in: The journal of trauma and acute care surgery Vol. 78; no. 1; p. 184
• Main Authors: Hinson, Holly E, Rowell, Susan, Schreiber, Martin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.2015
• Subjects: Brain Injuries - physiopathology; Evidence-Based Medicine; Humans; Inflammation - physiopathology

Despite advances in both prevention and treatment, traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains one of the most burdensome diseases; 2% of the US population currently lives with disabilities resulting from TBI. Recent advances in the understanding of inflammation and its impact on the pathophysiology of tra...