Falls and traumatic brain injury among older adults.
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چکیده
This commentary discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) related to falls among elderly individuals, as well as common TBI sequelae and their treatment. It also discusses the current understanding of TBI-related dementia and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- North Carolina medical journal
دوره 76 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015