Research on brain edema reported by scientists at Methodist Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery.(Report)

Scientists discuss in 'Increased intracranial pressure is associated with elevated cerebrospinal fluid ADH levels in closed-head injury' new findings in brain edema. According to a study from the United States, "Head injury frequently results in increased intracranial pressure and brain edema. Investigators have demonstrated that ischemic injury causes an increase in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH); increased CSF ADH levels exacerbate cerebral edema, and inhibition of the ADH system with specific ADH antagonists reduces cerebral edema."

"The current study was designed to test the hypothesis that elevated levels of ADH are present in the CSF of …