Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a major cause of long-term disability and burden on families and health care systems. University of Cambridge Professor David Menon is a leader in global efforts to better understand and treat TBI. In this episode Dr. Menon talks about what happens to neurons, glial cells, and blood vessels in the brain after a TBI. He explains risk factors for TBI, how patients with TBI are currently evaluated and treated, and emerging therapeutic interventions to enhance their recovery.
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Review articles on TBI
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10427240/pdf/nihms-1921257.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7253145/pdf/12028_2020_Article_994.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10809021/?report=printable
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