Sex Differences in the Extent of Acute Axonal Pathologies After Experimental Concussion

Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Medical Imaging,
concussion   sex difference   diffuse axonal injury   amyloid precursor protein   voltage-gated sodium channel   axon ultrastructure  

Gender Differences in Acute Axonal Pathology Following Experimental Concussion Academic Background Each year, approximately 50 million people worldwide suffer from concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI). However, for more than 15% of patients, this “mild” brain injury can lead to lasting neurocognitive dysfunction. The exist...