Binge ethanol prior to traumatic brain injury worsens sensorimotor functional recovery in rats.

Binge ethanol prior to traumatic brain injury worsens sensorimotor functional recovery in rats.

A significant number of patients suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a high blood alcohol level at the time of injury. Furthermore, drinking alcohol in a binge-like pattern is now recognized as a national problem, leading to a greater likelihood of being injured. Our objective was to de...

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Main Authors: Ian C Vaagenes, Shih-Yen Tsai, Son T Ton, Vicki A Husak, Susan O McGuire, Timothy E O'Brien, Gwendolyn L Kartje
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4359156?pdf=render

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