The role and effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on the development of chronic long-term health conditions are unclear. This umbrella review of existing systematic reviews and meta-analyses synthesizes the effects of TBI on risk of physical and mental health disorders and discusses implications for research and clinical management.
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This is a summary of: Ogonah, M. G. T. et al. An umbrella review of health outcomes following traumatic brain injury. Nat. Mental Health https://doi.org/10.1038/s44220-024-00356-5 (2025).
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Physical and mental health after traumatic brain injury. Nat. Mental Health 3, 6–7 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44220-024-00362-7
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