Category Archives: Brain Injury Treatment

If someone ever told you to turn your music down or you would lose your hearing, they were right. Noise-induced hearing loss affects roughly 17 percent of adults, and is the result of repeated or excessive exposure to loud noises. Its not as much a matter of how loud a sound seems, but how forcefully the sound waves enter the structure of your ear Continue reading →

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Talk of magic mushrooms is growing ever since research showed its main ingredient - psilocybin - may be an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD, traumatic brain injury and maybe Alzheimers disease. Newsweek said it may be the biggest advance in treating depression since Prozac. Continue reading →

Multiple sclerosis (MS) seizures stem from the same abnormal electrical discharges from the brain that cause epilepsy, meaning it is possible to have both MS and epilepsy. According to the National MS Society, seizures occur in around 25% of cases of MS. In comparison, seizure incidence is at about 3% in the general population Continue reading →

How widespread traumatic brain injuries, once the hidden wounds of the seven-year conflict, are now coming to light. Commander Hrishak at the front line in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine. In a protracted conflict, soldiers and veterans are starting to learn about the hidden effects of drawn-out exposure to blasts [Nils Adler/Al Jazeera] Listen to this story: Kyiv, Ukraine Volodymyr*, a 49-year-old contract soldier, is sitting between two raucous tables of young people in a trendy Kyiv pub. Continue reading →

The global Traumatic Brain Injury Therapeutics Market is expected to stimulate at a good rate In Upcoming Years. Virtual consultations are amongst the ongoing trends. Continue reading →

An imaging agent developed by Ashvattha Therapeutics can accurately detect brain inflammation caused by microglia, immune cells that play a key role in neurological diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a mouse study reported. The company is planning to initiate a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in ALS patients next year, using its PET tracer to helpdetermine the efficacy ofOP-101, a candidate therapy to prevent neuroinflammation by targeting microglia in the brain. Imaging findings were presented by Stanford University researchers at the virtual World Molecular Imaging Congress, which took place Oct Continue reading →

Peter ODonnell Jr. DALLAS October 11, 2021 Peter ODonnell Jr., whose vision, legendary generosity, and cherished friendship graced UTSouthwestern Medical Center for many decades, passed away Oct. Continue reading →

End-of-life planning refers to the steps a person takes to get their affairs in order and determine how they want to spend their last days. Also known as advance care planning, it typically involves a person completing a living will, a healthcare proxy, and a last will and testament Continue reading →

Introduction Spinal cord ischemic/reperfusion injury (SCIRI) remains a devastating complication after thoracoabdominal aortic surgery.1 Conventional strategies, including hypothermic circulatory arrest and cerebrospinal fluid drainage, do not provide sufficient protection for the prevention of SCIRI-induced paraplegia.2 Once the injury has manifested clinically, no pharmacological or surgical intervention is currently available. Therefore, new treatment strategies targeting different stages of SCIRI are urgently required Continue reading →