June 23, 2009
Several potential treatments for brain injury and stroke have failed in recent clinical studies, but one improbable therapy — the hormone progesterone — continues to show promise in warding off brain damage from head trauma and stroke.
In the latest development, the National Institutes of Health are expected Tuesday to begin funding a study evaluating the hormone in more than 1,100 emergency patients with moderate to severe head trauma.
This study will get under way at 17 hospitals in 15 states around the U.S. and is expected to last up to five years at a projected cost of up to …
Comment from Leslie
Natural Progesterone is available at health food stores. Better for your body. Interesting article and study. Will have to watch for results. Hormone Rule! Too much estrogen wreaks havoc on the body.
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