April 13, 2010
Doctor uses Botox to treat traumatic brain injury
A doctor in Texas is using Botox to treat traumatic brain injury. The treatment helps patients loosen their muscles.
This video story from the local ABC news affiliate details the doctor's procedures. A patient interviewed in the story said the treatment has helped his quality of life.
Traumatic brain injuries are serious and even though treatments do exist, there is still no cure for TBI. If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI, you should contact a personal injury lawyer with experience in traumatic brain injury lawsuits.
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March 29, 2010
Hope for trial traumatic brain injury treatment
We recently reported on a new study testing out a hormone for the treatment of traumatic brain injuries. Doctors are saying the trail is showing promise for a drug treatment for TBI.
This article is reporting that the trial will involve 1,100 patients and will take part at 17 hospitals throughout the country. Doctors are hopeful that the study will help researchers made advances in a new drug treatment for TBI.
Traumatic brain injuries are serious and even though treatments do exist, there is still no cure for TBI. If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI, you should contact a personal injury lawyer with experience in traumatic brain injury lawsuits.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 12:03 PM | Permalink
March 23, 2010
Health center in CA begins traumatic brain injury study
The Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and the Stanford, San Francisco General Hospital are working with other hospitals throughout the country to conduct a study on a possible new treatment for traumatic brain injury.
According to this article, the treatment revolves around a sex hormone shot.
Traumatic brain injuries are serious and even though treatments do exist, there is still no cure for TBI. If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI, you should contact a personal injury lawyer with experience in traumatic brain injury lawsuits.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 12:24 PM | Permalink
March 16, 2010
Pentagon releases brain trauma guidelines
UPI is reporting that the Pentagon is releasing guidelines for treating mild traumatic brain injuries among military service members.
According to this article, the guidelines will soon go into effect. The Pentagon is also working with the National Football League to share information on traumatic brain injuries.
Traumatic brain injuries are serious and even though treatments do exist, there is still no cure for TBI. If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI, you should contact a personal injury lawyer with experience in traumatic brain injury lawsuits.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 02:23 PM | Permalink
March 11, 2010
Military services focusing on TBI
The Pentagon recently said it will be pulling troops out of combat for a period of time after they suffer traumatic brain injuries in order to help promote a better recovery.
This article from California: http://www.sbsun.com/living/ci_14650196 discusses the new focus that the military has on traumatic brain injury and includes a helpful list of symptoms to help identify a TBI.
Traumatic brain injuries are serious and even though treatments do exist, there is still no cure for TBI. If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI, you should contact a personal injury lawyer with experience in traumatic brain injury lawsuits.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 02:09 PM | Permalink
