Long-term brain impairment too common after critical illness

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Channel: Vanderbilt University · 2013 · Education

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A recent Vanderbilt study shows a significant number of patients are entering I.C.U.'s throughout the world with no evidence of cognitive -- brain related issues, but are leaving with symptoms associated with mild Alzheimer's or Traumatic Brain Injury. 

For more information: http://news.vanderbilt.edu/2013/10/study-finds-cognitive-deficits-common-after-critical-illness

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