Browsing by Subject "Traumatic Brain Injury"
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Biomarkers Associated with Longitudinal Cognitive Decline in Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury
(2018-04-30)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents an important medical and public-health problem. One cohort particularly affected by TBI are veterans that have returned from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. The ramifications of TBIs ... -
Evaluating Access to Prehospital Care for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients in a Resource Limited Setting: Focus on Prehospital Transport
(2015)BACKGROUND: This study describes the prehospital transport of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients and its impact on TBI outcome to inform quality improvement for the existing trauma system. Data was collected over 4 months ... -
Exploring Mental Health Profiles and Drinking Patterns of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients in Tanzania
(2019)Background: Globally, traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for the highest burden of deaths and disabilities globally. Studies suggest a complex relationship between injury, mental health, and alcohol. Though hazardous ... -
The Epidemiology and Predictors of Worse Outcome for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi Tanzania
(2013)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide and this burden is increasing exponentially and will surpass many other diseases by 2020. The burden of TBI rests primarily in low ... -
Understanding Perceptions of Healthcare Professionals on Delays in Care for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(2018)Background: Uganda is experiencing a high rate of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), approximately 170 per 100,000 when compared to the global rate of 106 per 100,000. This may be due to an increasing rate of road traffic incidents ...
