Category Archives: Brain Injury Treatment

Public release date: 4-Jan-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Judy Lowry jhlowry@usf.edu 813-974-3181 University of South Florida (USF Innovation) TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 4, 2013) Researchers from the University of South Florida and colleagues at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital studying the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI) using rat models, have found that, overtime, TBI results in progressive brain deterioration characterized by elevated inflammation and suppressed cell regeneration. However, therapeutic intervention, even in the chronic stage of TBI, may still help prevent cell death. Their study is published in the current issue of the journal PLOS ONE. "In the U.S., an estimated 1.7 million people suffer from traumatic brain injury," said Dr. Cesar V. Borlongan, professor and vice chair of the department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair at the University of South Florida (USF). "In addition, TBI is responsible for 52,000 early deaths, accounts for 30 percent of all injury-related deaths, and costs approximately $52 billion yearly to treat." While TBI is generally considered an acute injury, secondary cell death caused by neuroinflammation and an impaired repair mechanism accompany the injury over time, said the authors. Long-term neurological deficits from TBI related to inflammation may cause … Continue reading →

Jan. 4, 2013 Researchers from the University of South Florida and colleagues at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital studying the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI) using rat models, have found that, overtime, TBI results in progressive brain deterioration characterized by elevated inflammation and suppressed cell regeneration. However, therapeutic intervention, even in the chronic stage of TBI, may still help prevent cell death. Their study is published in the current issue of the journal PLOS ONE. "In the U.S., an estimated 1.7 million people suffer from traumatic brain injury," said Dr. Cesar V. Borlongan, professor and vice chair of the department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair at the University of South Florida (USF). "In addition, TBI is responsible for 52,000 early deaths, accounts for 30 percent of all injury-related deaths, and costs approximately $52 billion yearly to treat." While TBI is generally considered an acute injury, secondary cell death caused by neuroinflammation and an impaired repair mechanism accompany the injury over time, said the authors. Long-term neurological deficits from TBI related to inflammation may cause more severe secondary injuries and predispose long-term survivors to age-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and post-traumatic dementia. Since the … Continue reading →

Jan. 3, 2013 When initial computed tomography (CT) scans show bleeding within the brain after mild head injury, decisions about repeated CT scans should be based on the patient's neurological condition, according to a report in the January issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. The study questions the need for routinely obtaining repeated CT scans in patients with mild head trauma. "The available evidence indicates that it is unnecessary to schedule a repeat CT scan after mild head injury when patients are unchanged or improving neurologically," according to the study by Dr. Saleh Almenawer and colleagues of McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont., Canada. Are Repeated Scans Necessary after Mild Head Trauma? In a review of their hospital's trauma database, the researchers identified 445 adult patients with mild head injury who had evidence of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) -- bleeding within the brain -- on an initial CT scan. In many trauma centers, it's standard practice to schedule a second CT scan within 24 hours after ICH is detected, to make sure that the bleeding has not progressed. To evaluate the need for routine repeated scans, Dr. Almenawer and colleagues looked at how many patients needed surgery or … Continue reading →

TWIN FALLS In three months, a former Twin Falls city councilwoman traveled more than 8,000 miles to raise awareness about brain injuries. Pam Dowd went to more than 20 states, visiting brain injury rehabilitation centers and families of patients recovering from brain injuries. The Boise resident, who lived in Twin Falls for more than 30 years, left on Sept. 22 and traveled across the country in a 34-foot motorhome. Now that shes back from her cross-country trip, Dowd is working to form a nonprofit organization called Brennas Hope Foundation. Dowds daughter, Brenna, died in 2011 at age 28. She suffered a medically unexplained anoxic brain injury in May 2010 after retina repair surgery. We fought for her recovery for 16 months, Dowd said. There was a time when Brenna could walk using a LiteGait machine. But flu season hit, and she couldnt leave her room. Dowd said the paperwork made it look like her daughter wasnt progressing, so she was cut off from therapy. Brenna suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and spent five days at a hospital. Read more: Former Councilwoman Pushes for Further Brain Injury Research … Continue reading →

Public release date: 3-Jan-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Connie Hughes Connie.Hughes@wolterskluwer.com 646-674-6348 Wolters Kluwer Health Philadelphia, Pa. (January 3, 2013) When initial computed tomography (CT) scans show bleeding within the brain after mild head injury, decisions about repeated CT scans should be based on the patient's neurological condition, according to a report in the January issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health. The study questions the need for routinely obtaining repeated CT scans in patients with mild head trauma. "The available evidence indicates that it is unnecessary to schedule a repeat CT scan after mild head injury when patients are unchanged or improving neurologically," according to the study by Dr. Saleh Almenawer and colleagues of McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont., Canada. Are Repeated Scans Necessary after Mild Head Trauma? In a review of their hospital's trauma database, the researchers identified 445 adult patients with mild head injury who had evidence of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH)bleeding within the brainon an initial CT scan. In many trauma centers, it's standard practice to schedule a second CT scan within 24 hours after ICH … Continue reading →

A person who went into a Wellington medical facility for a biopsy and suffered a stroke has received $661,000 in compensation. The patient topped a list of payouts made by ACC last year to victims of treatment injuries - including babies being injured because they were deprived of oxygen during birth. Another stroke victim was paid $161,000 after they went in for spinal decompression treatment in Otago. Strokes are mainly caused by blood clots shooting up to the brain and causing parts of it to die, Capital and Coast District Health Board neurologist David Abernethy said. "About 13 per cent of people who have a stroke die but, more importantly, about half the people end up disabled and needing help from other people and they're the ones that cost a lot of money." Figures released to The Dominion Post under the Official Information Act show the 10 most expensive treatment injury claims totalled $3.2 million in the last financial year. A total of $61.3m was paid to 7832 people for treatment injuries in the same year. Money is paid out for treatment, rehabilitation and compensation, which can include lost earnings, lump sums and death benefits. The fifth-highest payout went to … Continue reading →

An observational study involving 629 subjects finds rapid, significant, readily-observable improvement in stroke and traumatic brain injury patients following the perispinal administration of Enbrel. (PRWEB) January 02, 2013 For many, flying to Managua Nicaragua to receive this personalized training is an enormous expense and inconvenience. To overcome this problem, Neurological Wellness Center, under the direction of Augusto Ramirez M.D., created Perispinal Enbrel Step-By-Step Instructional Video and accompanying e-book. This 24-minute video and 25-page e-book are now available online at http://www.neurological-recovery-guide.com. Augusto Ramirez, M.D., Director of Neurological Wellness Center, a private medical group in Managua Nicaragua, authorized this press release. This study published December 2012 in the Journal CNS Drugs and available online: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23100196, systematically examined the clinical responses of 629 patients afflicted by stroke or traumatic brain injury following the perispinal administration of Enbrel (Etanercept). The mean age of the stroke patients was 65.8 years. The mean interval between stroke and perispinal Enbrel treatment (PSE) was 42.0 months. The mean age of the traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients was 34.7 years. The mean interval between TBI and PSE treatment was 115 months. Comprehensive pre-treatment and post-treatment assessments were made, with particular attention given to motor function, walking, pain, sensation, cognition … Continue reading →

The 23-year-old Delhi gangrape victim has significant brain injury, infection in lungs and abdomen and she is currently struggling against all odds at Mount Elizabeth Hospital where her condition continues to be "extremely critical", the hospital said today. "Our medical team's investigations upon her arrival at the hospital yesterday showed that in addition to her prior cardiac arrest, she also had infection of her lungs and abdomen, as well as significant brain injury," said Dr Kelvin Loh, Chief Executive Officer, Mount Elizabeth Hospital. In a statement, Dr Loh said, "The patient is currently struggling against the odds, and fighting for her life." Briefing reporters here on girl's condition, Loh said, "As at 28 December, 11am (8:30 IST) the patient continues to remain in an extremely critical condition." Gangrape survey: Protesters' 5-pt agenda. Where do you stand? The girl, who was gangraped and brutally assaulted in a moving bus on December 16, was brought here in an air ambulance yesterday and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. She had undergone three surgeries at the Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, where she remained on ventilator support during most part of the treatment. Doctors removed major part of her intestines which had become gangrenous. … Continue reading →

New Delhi: According to the latest health update by the Singapore hospital treating the Delhi gangrape survivor, the 23-year-old has suffered significant brain injury and is struggling against odds for survival. The medical bulletin issued by Mount Elizabeth Hospital at 11.00 am read, "The patient continues to remain in an extremely critical condition. She is still receiving treatment at... Intensive Care Unit. Our medical team's investigations upon her arrival at the hospital yesterday showed that in addition to her prior cardiac arrest, she also had infection of her lungs and abdomen, as well as significant brain injury." The report continued, "The patient is currently struggling against the odds, and fighting for her life. A multi-disciplinary team of specialists has been working tirelessly to treat her since her arrival, and is doing everything possible to stabilise her condition over the next few days. The High Commission of India has been fully supportive in helping the hospital and her family, and ensuring that the best care is made available." Sources at the hospital indicated to CNN-IBN that no surgery would be conducted on the survivor as she is still not fit. They added that only two medical experts from India were at … Continue reading →

"The patient is currently struggling against the odds, and fighting for her life," Chief Executive Officer of Mount Elizabeth HospitalKelvin Loh said in a statement Friday. The 23-year- old medical student was airlifted to Singapore Wednesday night for specialized treatment. The girl was brutally raped by five men and a juvenile in a moving bus in New Delhi Dec. 16. She sustained grave internal and external injuries and her situation was described as extremely critical by the medical team treating her. "Our medical team's investigations upon her arrival at the hospital yesterday showed that in addition to her prior cardiac arrest, she also had infection of her lungs and abdomen as well as significant brain injury," Loh said, according to a Reuters report. The victim underwent three major surgeries and lost her small intestine which was ruptured when the rapists assaulted her with an iron rod. She had been raped for more than an hour in the bus and the rapists had inflicted terrible internal injuries to her abdomen before throwing her out of the bus. Despite the inhuman torture she suffered, the girl has shown an amazing courage and resilience in fighting for her life, according to the doctors … Continue reading →