Single dose protects cognitive function after mild traumatic brain injury

Monday, July 11, 2016 - 09:01 in Health & Medicine

A new molecule could protect the brain from cognitive impairments after a mild traumatic brain injury, according to scientists. Mild traumatic brain injury, or mTBI, is especially common in children, athletes, and the elderly. Further studies could establish the potential for a single dose of TXM-peptides to prevent damage if administered even one hour after brain trauma.

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