Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury(1st Edition) New Frontiers in Clinical and Translational Research by VickiAnderson, KeithOwenYeates Hardcover, 244 Pages, Published 2010 by Cambridge University Press Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-521-76332-5, ISBN: 0-521-76332-0
"Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability in children and adolescents around the world and represents a global public health issue. Major improvements in the medical treatment of the initial injury have increased survival rates resulting in the focus shifting to consider the subsequent and longer-term cognitive, emotional and behavioral consequences for the recovering child or adolescent. These disabilities ..."
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" A cutting-edge synthesis of science and practice, this book covers everything from sports-related concussions to less common types of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and related complications. Preeminent authorities review what is known about mTBI in childhood and adolescence—including its biomechanics, pathophysiology, and neurological and neurobehavioral outcomes—and showcase evidence-based clinical evaluation tools and managemen ..."
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