Treating Brain Injuries with Progesterone
A recent study has shown that the hormone progesterone can save lives and improve recovery for brain injury victims. The study, funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, involved administering progesterone or a placebo to brain injury patients shortly after their injuries were incurred. In the patients who received progesterone, the death rate decreased by 50%.
The study evaluated both the safety and effectiveness of the drug in treating brain injuries. In addition to saving lives, the drug appears to foster significant improvement in function and reduce disability. As for the safety of the hormone, there were no adverse events associated with the use of progesterone during the study.
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