Estimating the global incidence of TBI
Keywords: TBI, incidence, RTI, road traffic injuries, road traffic accidents Epidemiology of TBI Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most important cerebral pathologies encountered nowadays, therefore, estimating the global incidence of TBI is o high importance. It is
The Picture of TBI epidemiology in Europe over time
Keywords: epidemiology, TBI, Europe, mortality INTRODUCTION – TBI: The “silent epidemic” TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) represents a global burden affecting individuals independently of age and leading to significant disability and mortality. Therefore, a picture of TBI epidemiology in Europe over
The Doctor-Patient Headache Paradigm – What does it mean?
Keywords: TBI, headaches Focus Keyword: Headaches The Doctor-Patient Headache Paradigm – What does it mean? Headache is one of the most common persisting symptoms after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) [1]. Headaches are prevalent over the first year post-TBI, with people
Traumatic Brain Injury Registries? Yes!
Authors: Irina Vlad, Silvina Ilut Keywords: TBI, TBI registry, medical registry, CENTER-TBI, InTBIR, registry challenges Focus Keyword: Medical registries “Traumatic Brain Injury Registries? Yes!” is a continuation of the factsheets “Why is traumatic brain injury considered a global burden?” and
CENTER-TBI: the making-of the main TBI registry in Europe | Part 2
Keywords: CENTER-TBI, TBI registry, TBI Authors: Irina Vlad, Silvina Ilut As we have indicated in our first article “CENTER-TBI: the making-of the main TBI registry in Europe – Part 1” a follow-up on important lessons from the CENTER-TBI project will be
What are the types of headaches associated with TBI?
Authors: Iulia Vadan, Silvina Ilut Keywords: TBI, headaches Focus Keyword: Headaches Over a third of patients who suffered a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and complain of headaches associated with TBI lasting for an extended period after the
The Surgeon’s Perspective – Lessons from NTSC
Author: Padurean Vlad Adrian (Neurosurgery Department, County Emergency Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, Romania) Neurotrauma Treatment Simulation Center (NTSC) represents a training program developed by leading healthcare institutions in Vienna, focusing on the patient’s pathway to recovery. During NTSC, participants from 6 country delegations
CENTER-TBI: the making-of the main TBI registry in Europe (Part I)
Keywords: CENTER-TBI, TBI registry, TBI Authors: Irina Vlad, Silvina Ilut What is CENTER-TBI Project? CENTER-TBI: the making-of the main TBI registry in Europe – The Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in Traumatic Brain Injury (CENTER-TBI) core study and the CENTER-TBI