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Inflammatory signalling in postoperative cognitive dysfunctions

2010-01-01

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Major surgeries, such as cardiac or orthopaedic procedures in particular, expose the patient to extensive trauma, blood loss, and tissue injury; all of these factors effectively modulate the immune system to ultimately trigger an inflammatory response. Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD), the condition being characterized by impairment of short and long-term memory, is one of common complicates following su...

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23a1a8e4-dc09-5d57-9806-a8fc9f5b022f
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10.25560/9019
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