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 →