Traumatic brain injury (TBI), an unmet need: TBI is an alteration in brain function caused by an external force with evidence of brain pathology. It could be from a bump, blow, blast or jolt to the head including pene...Traumatic brain injury (TBI), an unmet need: TBI is an alteration in brain function caused by an external force with evidence of brain pathology. It could be from a bump, blow, blast or jolt to the head including penetrating the cranium. TBI is a public health concern worldwide due to its economic impact. Most TBIs are survivable, do not need hospitalization but may influence productivity. A smaller percentage of TBI due to falls or penetrating TBI (PTBI) needs hospitalization and accounts for largest fraction of TBI care costs.展开更多
文摘Traumatic brain injury (TBI), an unmet need: TBI is an alteration in brain function caused by an external force with evidence of brain pathology. It could be from a bump, blow, blast or jolt to the head including penetrating the cranium. TBI is a public health concern worldwide due to its economic impact. Most TBIs are survivable, do not need hospitalization but may influence productivity. A smaller percentage of TBI due to falls or penetrating TBI (PTBI) needs hospitalization and accounts for largest fraction of TBI care costs.
