A New Roadmap for Brain Repair: What This Means for Stroke Survivors and Beyond A recent breakthrough in injectable treatment for stroke damaged brains has generated excitement, but it is essential to understand the nuances of this innovation.
Millions of people worldwide experience ischemic strokes each year, and even with optimal emergency treatments, rehabilitation often falls short. Once brain tissue has died, restoring blood flow can only do so much.
Duke University researchers have been working on creating an environment within the stroke cavity that supports repair processes.