February 27, 2025 7:41 PM

A nasal spray may help treat traumatic brain injury

A nasal spray being developed to target brain inflammation may also prove effective in treating traumatic brain injury (TBI)—a leading cause of death and disability—according to a study. In a mouse model, researchers from Mass General Brigham in the US found that the spray could reduce damage to the central nervous system and behavioral deficits. The research suggests a potential new therapeutic approach for TBI and other acute forms of brain injury. Lead author Saef Izzy, neurologist and...