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Advanced Neurology Epilepsy after traumatic brain injuries

disorders that severely affect patients’ physical, cognitive, Funding
and emotional well-being. As highlighted in this review,
the pathophysiology of TBI involves a complex interplay None.
of primary and secondary injury mechanisms, including Conflict of interest
direct mechanical damage to neurons, BBB disruption,
inflammation, excitotoxicity, and oxidative stress. These The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest.
processes are central to the development of persistent Author contributions
neurological impairments, which can manifest as cognitive
deficits, motor dysfunction, emotional dysregulation, Conceptualization: Aman Shrivastava
and even neurodegenerative diseases in the long term. Writing – original draft: All authors
Understanding these intricate mechanisms is critical Writing – review & editing: All authors
for devising effective treatment strategies to alleviate the
burden of TBI on patients. Ethics approval and consent to participate
Emerging strategies such as the use of neuroprotective Not applicable.
agents, stem cell therapy, and advanced rehabilitation Consent for publication
techniques hold great promise in enhancing recovery and
minimizing neurological deficits. Personalized medicine Not applicable.
could also play a pivotal role in improving therapeutic
outcomes. Traditional therapeutic approaches offer valuable Availability of data
complementary options for managing epilepsy, particularly Not applicable.
in the context of TBI. While modern medicine provides
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