The purpose/mission of the National Brain Injury Foundation is to provide social support groups, advocacy, and information to people with brain injuries and their families.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Flu medicine may help traumatic brain injury patients


An old medicine approved for a different ailment is bringing new hope to traumatic brain injury patients.

Caused by car crashes, falls, or assaults, every year 1.7 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury. Now, something approved decades ago for a much different ailment is helping speed recovery for some.