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Scientists Discover Restoration of Muscle Function Following Injury With Embryonic Stem Cells

By Katie Kelley

Republish: EasyPublish™ Published: 17Dec2008 Word count: 426 Viewed: 63 time(s) Get Free Content For Your Site

Individuals who have suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and who have developed nerve damage or motor neuron conditions may be able to restore strength due to the implementation of embryonic stem cells, according to a recent study from researchers at the Dalhousie Medical School in Nova Scotia.

Scientists from the medical school found that embryonic stem cells that were grown in the laboratory could be transplanted to the damaged neurons in an injured victim and could be reproduced. According to researchers involved, the project "opens the door for a variety of different treatments."

Identifying TBI

TBI can occur in a number of individuals in a variety of ways, which is why it is important to note all of the potential such an injury signs and symptoms that can occur, as it is imperative that an individual know these characteristics of TBI.

If an individual feels they may have suffered from a TBI, but signs and symptoms appear very mild, they should still contact a medical professional who can adequately assess their condition, which may worsen over time. Additionally, by knowing the following signs and symptoms of this injury, an individual can prevent long-term side effects that may be unable to be resolved because of a delay of treatment.

The Mayo Clinic reports the following as the most common traumatic side effects:

* headache, persistent headache

* unconsciousness

* amnesia

* confusion

* dizziness

* inability of balance

* sensory problems

* blurred vision

* ringing in the ears

* mood changes

* bad taste

* memory inabilities

* concentration problems

* repeated vomiting or nausea

* convulsions or seizures

* inability to awaken from sleep

* dilation of one or both pupils of the eyes

* slurred speech

* weakness in extremities

* numbness in extremities

* loss of coordination

* profound confusion

* agitation

* combativeness

* refusal to eat

* listlessness

* altered sleep patterns

* altered performance at work/school

Coping With A Traumatic Brain Injury

As more Americans become at risk for developing a traumatic brain injury, especially those returning from the war in Iraq, it is important that the appropriate treatments and support are sought. Often, however, traumatic brain injury treatments are extremely costly and many Americans who are uninsured or have poor health insurance cannot afford to seek the most appropriate TBI treatments for their specific condition.

If this occurs, it becomes important for a brain injury victim to develop litigation that may offer monetary compensation to assist a victim in funding a TBI treatment. To learn more about the potential for a monetary reward, locate a traumatic brain injury attorney who can provide a free legal consultation as to the development of a TBI lawsuit.

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