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KEY FINDING: IL-3 expression was significantly upregulated post-SCI, peaking at 14 days post-injury (dpi) and persisting until 28 dpi. Notably, IL-3 was primarily secreted by astrocytes surrounding the lesion epicenter.

KEY FINDING: Preoperative coronal imbalance (CIB+) is significantly associated with postoperative CIB [OR = 12.414 (95% CI: 2.228, 69.162), P = 0.004].

KEY FINDING: The revision surgery significantly improved the JOA and SF-12 scores one year after the operation, indicating better clinical symptoms and health status.

KEY FINDING: PTSD-PRS was significantly associated with higher adjusted odds of PTSD in both cohorts, with a pooled odds ratio (OR) of 1.55 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.30–1.84, p < 0.001].

KEY FINDING: Seven criteria were significantly associated with severe trauma (ISS >15): Glasgow Coma Scale<13, fall>6 m, severe burn, pelvic fracture, suspected spinal cord injury, Fluid resuscitation>1000 ml, Catecholamine.

KEY FINDING: Ginsenoside Rd (GSRd) has shown protective effects in neurological diseases such as ischemic stroke, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

KEY FINDING: The initial incidence of dual diagnosis (TBI and SCI) was 27%, but after a retrospective review, it was suggested that TBI may be underdiagnosed, potentially raising the incidence to 73%.

KEY FINDING: Traumatic SCI patients were more often male, younger, and had more associated injuries.

KEY FINDING: The primary objective is to assess the effects of peer-supported interventions on quality of life and self-management compared to control groups in people with SCI.

KEY FINDING: The study group (electroacupuncture combined with moxibustion) showed significantly greater improvement in bladder function compared to the control group (electroacupuncture alone).