Flu Drug Speeds Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery

A multi-national study published Feb. 29 in the New England Journal of Medicine revealed a significant breakthrough in the treatment of patients in vegetative and minimally conscious states. The study showed that the influenza medication amantadine hydrochloride accelerated the pace of functional recovery during active treatment in patients with post-traumatic disorders of consciousness. Multi-National Clinical Trial Shows Effectiveness of Amantadine in Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury