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Traumatic brain injuries

Nature Reviews Disease Primers volume 2, Article number: 16085 (2016) Cite this article

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can affect people of all ages and are a major cause of disability and death worldwide. The mechanisms of TBIs, including axonal injury, inflammation and vascular disturbances, are highlighted in this PrimeView.

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Traumatic brain injuries. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2, 16085 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrdp.2016.85

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