Ingredient In The Pill Could Prevent Brain Damage After Head Injury

A common component of the contraceptive pill (progesterone) could improve the neurologic outcome for patients with severe head injuries, according to a study published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Critical Care.Traumatic brain injury (TBI), such as that caused by traffic accidents, falls and sporting injuries, is a major cause of death and disability.

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Filed under: Endocrinology on May 15th, 2008