Track 14: CNS Injury, Repair, Inhibition, and Excitation
Central nervous system (CNS) injuries, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord damage, are critical events that can lead to significant disability and death. Early brain injury following stroke or trauma is a major contributor to poor outcomes and mortality. The mechanisms of early brain injury are complex and not yet fully understood. Neuronal cell death in the acute phase of CNS injury plays a key role in long-term neurological deficits and prognosis. Despite advances in understanding the inflammatory responses and adult neurogenesis, repairing the brain remains challenging. The harsh environment following injury, coupled with the lack of support for neural cell regeneration, complicates efforts to achieve functional recovery.
- Primary Injury
- Secondary Injury
- Focal Injury
- Diffuse Injury
- Open / Penetrating Injury