How Otx2 Could Lead to Advanced TBI Recovery Researchers and scientists are constantly exploring new possibilities aimed at developing a cure or “rebuilding” treatment for traumatic brain injury victims and other patients suffering from similar neurological disorders.  In recent years, neuroscience has successfully identified a key factor that triggers the brain’s ability to learn. For… Read More

Most traumatic brain injuries are emergency situations, where conditions often deteriorate rapidly without timely assessment and treatment of the specific condition. Head injury specialists have devised a few basic tests and screening tools to help detect the presence and potential severity of a brain injury. A potential brain injury victim should seek medical evaluation immediately.… Read More

At the close of the last decade, recent data reported an increase of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) resulting from sports and recreational activities.  Recent reports have gained the attention of the medical community and brain trauma specialists. Known lawsuits against the NFL and confirmed suicides among prominent retired players have fostered close scrutiny of the… Read More

A certain type of laser therapy, referred to as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is at the forefront of scientific research as a potential treatment option in the areas of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Researchers have explored the benefits in treating traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), strokes, and other degenerative brain disorders by… Read More

Burn injury survivors often face a challenging recovery period, particularly in the cases of deep partial and full thickness (3rd and 4th degree) burns. Victims of serious burns can spend weeks or months in a hospital burn treatment ward. The injury victim’s length of stay in a burn ward depends on the severity of the… Read More

Nap time at a Kansas City day care center was tragically interrupted when a Cadillac sedan crashed through the wall.  The Cadillac had been parked outside and was pushed into the day care after it was struck from behind by a Range Rover. Three children were injured by the Cadillac; one child was hit by… Read More