Blood protein triggers scars in the brain after injury
A protein called fibrinogen that is known to help form blood clots also triggers scar formation in the brain and spinal cord, according to new research in the April 28 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience. Researchers found that fibrinogen carries a dormant factor that activates when [...]
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Blood protein triggers scars in the brain after injury
Advanced Brain Tumor Surgery at Wockhardt Hospital India
Visit www.whosp.com – Patients who suffer from brain tumor usually need surgery.Conventional approach to brain tumors has been through a craniotomy (making a window on the skull). Dr DV Rajakumar of Wockhardt Brain & Spine Hospital Bangalore has pioneered a technique of removing a meningioma (a type of benign brain tumor) using a endoscope through [...]
Coping with Brain Injury: Robots and Rehabilitation
There are no silver bullets after brain injury, but new robotic technologies are effective in helping stroke victims regain function in their arms and legs. This cutting edge technology doesn’t just assist by moving limbs; it fosters learning that actually rewires the brain. Robots are emerging as a promising new rehabilitation tool. Series: “Coping with [...]