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Apolipoprotein E polymorphism and gender difference in outcome after severe traumatic brain injury.
Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica - 1 Nov 2008
Ost M, Nylén K, Csajbok L, Blennow K, Rosengren L, Nellgård B
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BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes of death and dismal outcome among children and young adults. The morbidity and mortality differ but more aggressive monitoring and more designated neuro intensive care units have improved the results. Studies have demonstrated a connection between apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype and outcome after TBI, but few are prospective and none is...
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