Category Archives: Brain Injury Treatment

Written by Debbie Lambert on October 22, 2021 Fact checked by Harriet Pike, Ph.D. Scientists from the United Kingdom recently completed a pilot study using a specially designed helmet that emits infrared light. Continue reading →

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Key takeaways Newswise CHICAGO: A novel hospital alert called STRAUMA (a dual stroke alert and trauma activation) allows patients with stroke symptoms to be quickly assessed for traumatic injuries, without delaying the time to imaging of the brain and life-saving treatment. Research findings were presented at the virtual American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2021. Continue reading →

October 27 is observed as the World Occupational Therapy Day. On this day, occupational therapists promote their profession throughout the world. The programme of the day varies from culture to culture. Continue reading →

ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a fairly common mental health condition. People with ADHD may have a tough time paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, and be overactive. Its caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) in the brain, primarily dopamine (1) Continue reading →

An Israeli girl at the centre of a court battle between her parents and the NHS over her care has died in a UK hospice after life support was withdrawn. Alta Fixsler passed away on Monday evening, just weeks after her parents lost a legal fight to bring her out of hospital to their home in Salford, Greater Manchester. Barristers for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust had argued that life-sustaining care should be withdrawn in a hospital or hospice, not at the family residence. Continue reading →

1Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Department, Diving Unit, Medical Services, Dammam, Saudi Arabia; 2Department of Health Information Management and Technology, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Correspondence: Turki Alanzi Department of Health Information Management and Technology, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal Road 12, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia Tel +966 133331211 Email [emailprotected] Abstract: IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is one of the chronic diseases the prevalence of which has been increasing globally. In the past few decades, significant improvements were made in the treatments relating to IBD which have reduced the hospitalization and mortality rates; however, there is still room for improvement with other alternative therapies. HBOT (hyperbaric oxygen treatment) is one of the effective therapies used in treating various conditions including wounds, decompression sickness, stroke, etc Continue reading →

The Chancellor will unveil the cash to provide treatments for former Armed Forces personnel who have suffered severe injuries or been left with mental health problems including post-traumatic stress disorder. Mr Sunak said: "We hugely value the sacrifices made by so many brave men and women in our Armed Forces. Continue reading →

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds, or when theres a blockage in the blood supply to the brain. If you or someone around you has symptoms you should call an ambulance. Ambulance paramedics are trained in stroke, and will ensure the person receives emergency medical care and specialist treatment. Continue reading →

A helmet that zaps your brain with infrared light could help cure dementia, a study has found. Researchers from Durham University have developed a device which shines light directly into the brain through the skull. A trial found that wearing the helmet twice a day for six minutes at a time boosted memory, motor function and brain processing skills in healthy adults. Continue reading →