Category Archives: Brain Injury Treatment

Traumatic Brain Injury – Clazosentan May Block Harmful Effects

Editor's Choice Main Category: Neurology / Neuroscience Article Date: 22 Feb 2012 – 5:00 PST email to a friend   printer friendly   opinions   Current Article Ratings: Patient / Public: Healthcare Prof: A study in rats has found that a new medication called clazosentan, may be effective in blocking the harmful effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans April 21 to April 28, 2012. Michael Kaufman, study author, a second year medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, and member of the American Academy of Neurology, explained: “There are currently no primary treatments for TBI, so this research provides hope that effective treatments can be developed.” Christian Kreipke, MD, also with Wayne State University School of Medicine, is lead researcher on the study Continue reading

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A new link between traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder

Public release date: 22-Feb-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Rhiannon Bugno Biol.Psych@utsouthwestern.edu 214-648-0880 Elsevier Philadelphia, PA, February 22, 2012 ? Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are cardinal injuries associated with combat stress, and TBI increases the risk of PTSD development. Continue reading

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Experimental Drug Helps Reduce Brain Injury

Experimental Drug Helps Reduce Brain Injury A drug that targets blood vessels in the brain shows promise in animal tests. Continue reading

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Promising Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury

(Ivanhoe Newswire) — A new study performed on rats shows promise in helping fight against the harmful effects of traumatic brain injury.  Traumatic brain injury causes a decrease in blood flow in the cerebrum of the brain.  If blood flow is prolonged, it could lead to death or permanent cell dysfunction.  The endothelin receptor A (ETrA), a receptor in the brain, contributes to the decrease of blood flow as early as four hours after the injury on the brain occurs.  A new drug, called clazosentan, is thought to specifically block these receptors. Continue reading

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Army Moves To Act Fast On Battlefield Brain Injuries

Enlarge Stefano Rellandini/Reuters /Landov Traumatic brain injuries are most often caused by powerful blasts from improvised explosive devices. A roadside bomb explodes and the concussive effect violently shakes the brain inside the skull. Continue reading

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Clazosentan drug shows promise against TBI in rats

Published on February 19, 2012 at 11:44 PM A new drug is showing promise in shielding against the harmful effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in rats, according to a study that was released today and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans April 21 to April 28, 2012. Continue reading

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New Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury Shows Promise in Animals

Newswise — NEW ORLEANS – A new drug is showing promise in shielding against the harmful effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in rats, according to a study that was released today and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans April 21 to April 28, 2012. “There are currently no primary treatments for TBI, so this research provides hope that effective treatments can be developed,” said study author Michael Kaufman, a second year medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. The principal investigator on the study is Christian Kreipke, MD, also with Wayne State University School of Medicine. Continue reading

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Study: New treatment for traumatic brain injury shows promise in animals

Public release date: 19-Feb-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Rachel Seroka rseroka@aan.com 651-695-2738 American Academy of Neurology NEW ORLEANS ? A new drug is showing promise in shielding against the harmful effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in rats, according to a study that was released today and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans April 21 to April 28, 2012. “There are currently no primary treatments for TBI, so this research provides hope that effective treatments can be developed,” said study author Michael Kaufman, a second year medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. The principal investigator on the study is Christian Kreipke, MD, also with Wayne State University School of Medicine Continue reading

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Youth hockey’s concussion woes keep growing

Dr. Laura Purcell is a bit head weary. Continue reading

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Center To Help Brain Injury Victims In Hawaii

POSTED: 1:50 pm HST February 17, 2012 UPDATED: 7:35 pm HST February 17, 2012 HONOLULU — Hawaii has between 2,000 and 3,000 brain injuries a year. Continue reading

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