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Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury refers to damage to the brain resulting from external mechanical force, such as a blow, jolt, or penetrating injury to the head, which can disrupt normal brain function and lead to temporary or permanent impairment. Research published in Neurological Research and Therapy addresses multiple dim…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 72× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2470-5020

Overview

Traumatic brain injury refers to damage to the brain resulting from external mechanical force, such as a blow, jolt, or penetrating injury to the head, which can disrupt normal brain function and lead to temporary or permanent impairment. Research published in Neurological Research and Therapy addresses multiple dimensions of this condition, including clinical outcomes and prognostic factors in specific populations. Studies have examined factors influencing traumatic brain injury outcomes among pediatric and adult patients in hospital settings, particularly in resource-limited environments in sub-Saharan Africa, identifying variables that affect recovery and survival. The journal has also published work on surgical management of complications such as extradural hematoma in pediatric neurosurgery and discharge disposition patterns in geriatric trauma patients. Additional research explores related neurobiological mechanisms, including oxidative stress and inflammatory responses in brain tissue, as well as cytoprotective strategies in astrocytes following injury. This body of work contributes to understanding how patient characteristics, injury severity, treatment approaches, and healthcare system factors collectively influence traumatic brain injury outcomes across diverse age groups and clinical contexts, informing evidence-based approaches to management and rehabilitation.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 72 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Traumatic Brain Injury, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Journal of Neurological Research and Therapy (ISSN 2470-5020).

Journal editorial board
Zheng Jiang · United States Giuseppe Lanza · Italy Asuman Celikbilek · Turkey

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