Brain Injury Lawyer

I found an interesting article yesterday on US News & World Report's website discussing the effects an individual's stem cells can have on restoring their own memory, after a traumatic brain injury has been suffered. A new U.S. study involving mice suggests the brain's neural stem cells may have the ability to restore memory after an injury by protecting existing cells and promoting neuronal connections.

A team of researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have tested this new theory on mice, and due to positive findings, are hopeful this new treatment can be used in TBI patients, as well as those suffering from a stroke or Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers were able to bring the mice's memory back to healthy levels up to three months after treatment.

This is an incredible step for the treatment of traumatic brain injuries. We've heard before of the positive effects stem cell transplants can have on repairing an individual's motor functions, however, this is the first we've heard of stem cells being used to retain memory functions for an individual after having suffered a traumatic brain injury. I'll be sure to keep an eye on any future developments of this new report.

You can read more on the new findings here.