Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) constitutes the primary reason for mortality and
morbidity in persons worldwide below 45 years of age. 1.7 million Traumatic events occur …

The critical role of the vasculature and its repair in neurological disease states is beginning
to emerge particularly for stroke, dementia, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, tumors and …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major health and socioeconomic problem that affects all
societies. In recent years, patterns of injury have been changing, with more injuries …

The knowledge of the pathophysiology after traumatic head injury is necessary for adequate
and patient-oriented treatment. As the primary insult, which represents the direct mechanical …

The heterogeneity of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is considered one of the most significant
barriers to finding effective therapeutic interventions. In October, 2007, the National Institute …

Traumatic cerebral vascular injury (TCVI) is a very frequent, if not universal, feature after
traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is likely responsible, at least in part, for functional deficits and …

The magnitude of damage to cerebral tissues following head trauma is determined by the
primary injury, caused by the kinetic energy delivered at the time of impact, plus numerous …

The incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States was 3.5 million cases in
2009, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a contributing factor …

General and central nervous system anatomy and physiology in children is different to that of
adults and this is relevant to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury. The …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a growing public health problem worldwide and is a leading
cause of death and disability. The causes of TBI include motor vehicle accidents, which are …