A study will commence at 17 hospitals around the country in the spring of 2010 to determine the effectiveness of progesterone as an emergency treatment for traumatic brain injuries. Since brain injury patients often arrive at the hospital, the FDA has regulations in place to allow doctors to perform experimental treatments on patients without getting… Read More
Spinal Cord Injury Research Commences at Intermountain Medical Center
The Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, and the VA Medical Center in the Bronx, New York, have begun a long-term collaboration to study and further understand the cascade of physiological effects that take place in the bodies of spinal cord injury victims in the first 60 days after the injuries occur. Doctors will monitor… Read More
Public Cautioned to Help Prevent Common Brain Injuries in Older Adults, Children
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) recently released a report asserting that adults over 65 and children under 4 years old are the most vulnerable to preventable head injuries, a Newswise article reported. Chicago neurosurgeon, Gail L. Rosseau, told Newswise that, ‘Many head injuries occur at one’s residence ‘“ whether it is a home… Read More
Histostem Successfully Treats Acute Spinal Cord Injuries With Stem Cells
The future of spinal cord injury treatment will most likely include injection or implantation of stem cells in countries where such therapy is legal and available. A recently concluded study conducted by researchers with the company Histostem demonstrated the efficacy of using stem cells to treat acute spinal cord injuries in dogs, according to a… Read More
Spinal Cord Injured Skiers “Will Ski Again”
On February 4, 2010, Bear Mountain Ski Area in Big Bear Lake, California played host to the Life Rolls On organizations 2nd annual They Will Ski Again event. Individuals with spinal cord injuries enjoyed a full day of skiing and specialized instruction by adaptive ski instructors employed by Bear Mountain. The They Will Ski Again… Read More
Late Pro-Football Player’s Legacy Transforms the Game
As the NFL begins to reverse its stance on the seriousness of concussions – also known as traumatic brain injuries – the difficult experiences of afflicted players and their families have witnessed an increase in media and legal attention. Garrett Webster, son of Pittsburgh’s football great Mike Webster, has become an outspoken advocate for brain… Read More