Total Cost: Emergency room visit: $2,400 Surgical drainage procedure: $3,800 Hospital stay (2 nights): $8,600 IV antibiotics and follow-up: $1,200 Lost wages (1 week): $2,000 Total: $18,000+ for trying to save $300 on legitimate therapy Outcome: The patient fully recovered but was out of training for six weeks and developed antibiotic-resistant bacteria requiring extended treatment
Research demonstrates improved cognitive function and reduced neuroinflammation in traumatic brain injury models (Gojkovic et al., Journal of Neural Transmission, 2020)
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However, preliminary findings illustrate the possible off-label benefits of these drugs, and there is an advantage to further exploring their effects, according to experts
Some causes of excess gas are less predictable