Why have recent trials of neuroprotective agents in head injury failed to show convincing efficacy? A pragmatic analysis and theoretical considerations

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Published in Neurosurgery on June 01, 1999

Authors

Maas1, Steyerberg, Murray, Bullock, Baethmann, Marshall, Teasdale

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Neurosurgery, Academic Hospital Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

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