MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY A SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVE (PB 2021) Paperback

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Science and Engineering Perspective examines the growing issue of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), particularly in contact sports, the military, and public health, and its connection to chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The book reviews the current understanding of mTBI, including methods for diagnosis, treatment, policy considerations, and emerging technologies. It explores the neurophysiology and epidemiology of brain injuries, presenting disease models and descriptions of initiating events, as well as detailing diagnostic tools such as sensors and imaging techniques. The book also discusses the role of bioinformatics analysis in identifying mTBI markers. Additionally, it addresses issues related to sports medicine and military concerns, therapeutic strategies, surgeries, future advancements, and drug trials for potential treatments. With its comprehensive coverage and accessible approach, the book will be valuable to professionals in mTBI-related fields, students of neurology, medicine, and biology, as well as policymakers and individuals interested in this important issue.