Thursday, September 30, 2010

Researchers at SUNY Downstate find drug combination may treat traumatic brain injury

Researchers at SUNY Downstate find drug combination may treat traumatic brain injury: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Recent data show that approximately 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury annually. While the majority of TBIs are concussions or other mild forms, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. Currently, there are no drugs available to treat TBI: a variety of single drugs have failed clinical trials, suggesting a possible role for drug combinations.

Related: A Son's Journey Back from Traumatic Brain Injury

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