Hidden Variations in Neuronal Networks May Explain Differences In Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 09:30
in Health & Medicine
Hidden differences in the properties of neural circuits can account for whether animals are behaviorally susceptible to brain injury, new research shows. These results could have implications for the treatment of brain trauma. People vary in their responses to stroke and trauma, which impedes the ability of physicians to predict patient outcomes. Damage to the brain and nervous system can lead to severe disabilities, including epilepsy and cognitive impairment.