Although there have been many studies on how to reverse damage in the brain, new research shows that the brain may be able to heal itself after an injury, according to Diagnostic Imaging. Results show that doctors may be able to use diffusion tensor imaging, along with other imaging techniques, to help doctors enhance the… Read More
Injuries Due To Inflatable Bouncers Dramatically Increase and Can Lead To Brain And Spinal Damage
Inflatable bouncers, more commonly known as “bounce houses,” are popular among parties and fairs, but a recent report reveals that the number of child injuries increased 1,500 percent from 1995 to 2010, according to CNN. Although trampolines have posed similar risks for children, trampoline injuries are declining while bounce house injuries continues to rise and… Read More
Study Reveals Citicoline Is Not Effective In Treating Brain Injuries
United States military and researchers had high hopes for citicoline as a treatment for traumatic brain injuries. Studies conducted in lab animals had previously suggested that high doses of the compound could help patients with brain injuries speed up their recovery with few side effects. However, according to U.S. News Health, a recent study found… Read More
New Programs Launched To Test Teen And Children’s Susceptibility to Concussions
Medical centers around the United States are increasing their efforts to curb the rising number of concussions in children and teenagers, according to the Wall Street Journal. Since these age groups are at a higher risk for long-term effects as a result of brain injury, doctors and researchers are trying to obtain a better understanding… Read More
Paralyzed Dogs Walk Again After Nose Cell Transplant
Scientists have already discovered that nose cells might be useful in treating spinal cord injuries and aiding nerve regeneration. But now researchers at Cambridge University have conducted a study to prove the potential of the technique by transplanting olfactory ensheathing cells to help dogs regain the use of their paralyzed back legs, according to BBC… Read More
Researchers Use Computer Simulation Of Military Blasts To Help Improve Helmets
Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico are seeking to identity threshold levels of stress and energy that lead to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in an attempt to improve helmet designs, according to RedOrbit. Through studies using supercomputer simulations, computer modeling, and MRI analysis, the researchers hope to include program sensors on helmets… Read More