Apolipoprotein E-epsilon4 genotype predicts a poor outcome in survivors of traumatic brain injury.

doi:10.1212/wnl.52.2.244

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Apolipoprotein E-epsilon4 genotype predicts a poor outcome in survivors of traumatic brain injury.

Neurology - 15 Jan 1999

Friedman G, Froom P, Sazbon L, Grinblatt I, Shochina M, Tsenter J, Babaey S, Yehuda B, Groswasser Z

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OBJECTIVE: To determine the ability of apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotypes to predict days of unconsciousness and a suboptimal functional outcome in traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors. BACKGROUND: TBI is known to be associated with neuropsychological deficits and functional disability. Recent e...

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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Apolipoprotein E4
Apolipoproteins E
Brain Injuries
Female
Genotype
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Middle Aged
Prognosis
Survivors
Treatment Outcome

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