Category Archives: Brain Injury Treatment

Written by George Citroner on November 2, 2021 Fact checked by Dana K. Continue reading →

A molecule that blocksthe regulatory RNA protein HuR, calledSRI-42127,strongly reduces brain inflammation driven by activated glial cells, key players in neurodegenerative diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a preclinical study reported. This inhibitor may be of promise in treating ALS and other diseases driven by inflammation in the brain. Our findings underscore HuRs critical role in promoting glial activation and the potential for SRI-42127 and other HuR inhibitors to treat neurological diseases driven by this activation, Peter King, MD, and Burt Nabors, MD, professors of neurology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, said in a press release. Continue reading →

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However, a "breakthrough" medical scanning technique could provide life-saving care to stroke victims and it is available in most hospitals. Radiologists tested the imaging technique to determine which stroke patients would be good candidates for a procedure to restore blood flow. In people who have suffered from large vessel occlusion strokes (i.e Continue reading →

Table of contents: Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V This story was produced as part of a collaboration with USA TODAY. When Christine Russell read the message from the San Diego VA announcing it would no longer pay for her cancer treatment, all the pain came rushing back. Continue reading →

Veterans across the country are caught in the crossfire of the VAs battle to retain patients and funding since the passage of a landmark health care law. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. This story was produced as part of a collaboration with USA TODAY. Continue reading →

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden injury causes damage to your brain. A "closed head injury" may cause brain damage if something hits your head hard but doesnt break through your skull. Continue reading →

What is a brain injury? Brain injuries are devastating and, unfortunately, often fatal. There are both primary brain injuries that are the result of a direct insult to the brain, and secondary brain injuries that occur following the primary brain injury. Continue reading →

October 20, 2021 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 3.5 million children under the age of 14 receive some type of treatment for sports injuries every year. One of the most serious injuries that can occur in youth sports is a concussion. If unrecognized or untreated, concussion can lead to long-term consequences such as depression or cognitive impairment Continue reading →