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Lowering body temperature improves outcomes in adults with traumatic brain injury

Lowering the body temperature of adults who experience a traumatic brain injury can significantly improve chances of survival, new study results suggest.
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- @rcni_clarelomas
Posted 04 January 2017 - 14:58
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