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Apolipoprotein E epsilon4 allele and outcomes of traumatic spinal cord injury.

J Spinal Cord Med

August 2008

Craig Hospital Research Department, University of Colorado, 3425 S. Clarkson Street, Englewood, CO 80113, USA.

Background/objective: To test the hypothesis that apolipoprotein E (APOE) polymorphisms are associated with outcomes after spinal cord injury (SCI).

Methods: Retrospective cohort study, from rehabilitation admission to discharge.

Participants: Convenience sample of 89 persons with cervical SCI (C3-C8) treated from 1995 through 2003.

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Background: This study examines the efficacy of modafinil in treating fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Methods: A single-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over trial, where 53 participants with TBI were randomly assigned to receive up to 400 mg of modafinil, or equal number of inactive placebo tablets. Main eligibility criteria were being at least 1 year post-TBI severe enough to require inpatient rehabilitation.

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