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Brain Injuries (Brain Injury) Summary

7041 relevant articles (408 outcomes, 1168 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Acute and chronic (see also BRAIN INJURIES, CHRONIC) injuries to the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, CEREBELLUM, and BRAIN STEM. Clinical manifestations depend on the nature of injury. Diffuse trauma to the brain is frequently associated with DIFFUSE AXONAL INJURY or COMA, POST-TRAUMATIC. Localized injuries may be associated with NEUROBEHAVIORAL MANIFESTATIONS; HEMIPARESIS, or other focal neurologic deficits.

Also Known As: Brain Injury; Traumatic Brain Injury; Brain Trauma; TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury); Brain Injury, Traumatic Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Brain Injuries

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. N-Methylaspartate (NMDA) : 14 outcomes 44 studies in 184 results : IBA
  2. Oxygen : 12 outcomes 35 studies in 287 results : IBA
  3. Estradiol (Estrace) : 11 outcomes 6 studies in 36 results : FDA 41 Generic
  4. Melatonin : 9 outcomes 11 studies in 34 results : IBA
  5. Magnesium : 7 outcomes 24 studies in 84 results : IBA
  6. Minocycline (Cyclops) : 7 outcomes in 20 results : FDA 21 Generic
  7. Free Radicals : 6 outcomes 9 studies in 93 results : IBA
  8. Progesterone : 6 outcomes 9 studies in 56 results : FDA 9 Generic
  9. Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) : 6 outcomes 9 studies in 51 results : IBA
  10. Neuroprotective Agents : 6 outcomes 7 studies in 31 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Brain Injuries

  1. Ischemia
  2. Stroke (Strokes)
  3. Brain Ischemia (Cerebral Ischemia)
  4. Hypothermia
  5. Brain Injuries (Brain Injury)
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Key Therapies for Brain Injuries

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  1. Resuscitation : 11 outcomes 20 studies in 137 results
  2. Transplantation (Transplant Recipients) : 6 outcomes 11 studies in 65 results
  3. Intensive Care (Surgical Intensive Care) : 4 outcomes 3 studies in 75 results
  4. Induced Hypothermia : 3 outcomes 5 studies in 24 results
  5. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) : 3 outcomes 4 studies in 38 results
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