The utility of biomarkers in traumatic brain injury clinical management

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Currently, TBI management is guided by clinical histories and neuroimaging techniques. While these techniques may be advanced, they are more costly than serum analysis, involve exposure to ionizing radiations, and have certain limitations when assessing brain damage severity. The ideal biomarker would stratify patients based on their severity, identifying patients with poorer prognosis and greater need for treatment before the patient’s condition worsens.

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