Cooling brain to prevent brain damage

February 18, 2009

cool brain Cooling brain to prevent brain damage

Techniques that rapidly chill the brain could prevent damage and even aid resuscitation after a heart attack (Image: Argonne National Laboratory)

We all know that a cool cloth applied to the forehead can ease a headache, but now researchers are investigating whether technologies that cool the brain itself could prevent brain damage following a stroke or cardiac arrest. Similar techniques could also protect the heart and kidneys from damage during surgery.  Link to read full article 

Source: The New Scientist

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