Anterior pituitary function may predict functional and cognitive outcome in patients with traumatic brain injury undergoing rehabilitation.

M, Bondanelli; MR, Ambrosio; L, Cavazzini; A, Bertocchi; MC, Zatelli; A, Carli; D, Valle; N, Basaglia; EC, Uberti

doi:10.1089/neu.2007.0343

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Anterior pituitary function may predict functional and cognitive outcome in patients with traumatic brain injury undergoing rehabilitation.

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Bondanelli M

Ambrosio MR

Cavazzini L

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death and disability in young adults. Growth hormone-insulin-like growth factor I (GH-IGF-I) system has an important role in the recovery of the central nervous system. The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between pituitary functi...

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