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

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

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.

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Authors:

G Friedman

P Froom

L Sazbon

Abstract

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 evid...

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