Brain Injuries
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US Parents File Lawsuit After Daycare Worker Tosses Toddler In Air, Drops Him
The suit alleges the child was lifted about six feet above the ground before the employee let go of his hands and failed to catch him. The toddler allegedly fell head-first onto a hardwood floor.
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A Past Head Injury Could Impact Your Health for Years: Here's How
Many people assume that once the initial symptoms improve, the brain has fully recovered. However, experts stress that ongoing monitoring is important, particularly if symptoms persist or worsen over time.
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Why Game Of Thrones Star Emilia Clarke Compares Brain Injury Today To Cancer 100 Years Ago
"I often compare brain injury today to where cancer was a century ago: misunderstood, stigmatised and hidden from view," Emilia Clarke said
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Brain Injuries Linked To Increased Risk Of Anxiety And Depression In Children, Finds Study
A new study has found that school-age children and teenagers with medically diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) show much higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to those without such injuries.
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Brain Injuries From E-bikes And Scooters Have Surged Fivefold In Five Years, Study Warns
A five-year study from NYU Langone Health has found a sharp rise in serious brain and spinal injuries linked to e-bikes and electric scooters, with pedestrians struck by these vehicles suffering brain injuries at nearly twice the rate of riders themselves.
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Recovery Is Not Linear: The Overlooked Realities Of Stroke And Brain Injury
Studies suggest that nearly 15-30% of stroke survivors are left living with severe, long-term disabilities, making the recovery journey not just medically complex, but deeply personal.
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Can Getting Dropped On Your Head As A Child Cause Traumatic Brain Injury? Essential First Aid Tips That You Need To Know
Accidental falls or spills are common among children, but parents and guardians need to be careful of possible traumatic brain injury. Here is what you should know about the serious health concern, and why knowing the essential first aid tips is esse
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World Head Injury Awareness Day: From Impact To ICU, What The First Hour Of Head Injury Care Looks Like
IICn most cases, a CT scan is performed as soon as possible. This imaging test helps doctors look inside the brain for signs of internal bleeding, swelling or skull fractures.
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Loss Of Consciousness Isn't Mandatory: Hidden Signs of Brain Injury You Need To Look Out For
A patient can be fully awake but still meet the clinical definition of traumatic brain injury if they cannot remember the impact or feel "foggy".
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Relearning Movement After Brain Injury: Doctor Explains How The Bobath Approach Helps Patient Rehabilitation
Structured neurorehabilitation frameworks, such as Bobath therapy, play a critical role in helping patients relearn movement safely, efficiently, and functionally.
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People With Brain Injuries Have A High Risk Of Romance Scams: Report
Romance scams - where scammers create fake identities and use dating or friendship to get your trust and money - cost Australians A$201 million last year.
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Brain Injuries May Raise the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, Say Researchers
Recent findings from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center suggest that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study highlights the role of the BAG3 protein in clearing harmful proteins from the brain. Enhancing BAG3 could potentially mitigate the cognitive decline assoc...
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Former Boxer's Single Punch Results In UK Man's Permanent Brain Injury
Chris Harris, a father of three from Merthyr Tydfil, sustained a permanent brain injury from a single punch by former professional boxer Daniel Gerrard outside a pub in 2022.
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Swiss Businessman Sues British Airways For Rs 52 Crore After Slipping On Liquor
According to the complaint, the fall resulted in headaches, forgetfulness, and concentration issues that impacted his ability to work, ultimately causing his office supplies company to shut down.
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COVID-19 Caused Brain Damage In 2 Babies Who Contracted Infection In Womb: Study
US Researchers on Thursday reported what they believe are the first two confirmed cases of babies born with brain damage as a result of the COVID-19 virus crossing into their mothers' placenta.
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US Parents File Lawsuit After Daycare Worker Tosses Toddler In Air, Drops Him
The suit alleges the child was lifted about six feet above the ground before the employee let go of his hands and failed to catch him. The toddler allegedly fell head-first onto a hardwood floor.
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A Past Head Injury Could Impact Your Health for Years: Here's How
Many people assume that once the initial symptoms improve, the brain has fully recovered. However, experts stress that ongoing monitoring is important, particularly if symptoms persist or worsen over time.
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Why Game Of Thrones Star Emilia Clarke Compares Brain Injury Today To Cancer 100 Years Ago
"I often compare brain injury today to where cancer was a century ago: misunderstood, stigmatised and hidden from view," Emilia Clarke said
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Brain Injuries Linked To Increased Risk Of Anxiety And Depression In Children, Finds Study
A new study has found that school-age children and teenagers with medically diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) show much higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to those without such injuries.
-
Brain Injuries From E-bikes And Scooters Have Surged Fivefold In Five Years, Study Warns
A five-year study from NYU Langone Health has found a sharp rise in serious brain and spinal injuries linked to e-bikes and electric scooters, with pedestrians struck by these vehicles suffering brain injuries at nearly twice the rate of riders themselves.
-
Recovery Is Not Linear: The Overlooked Realities Of Stroke And Brain Injury
Studies suggest that nearly 15-30% of stroke survivors are left living with severe, long-term disabilities, making the recovery journey not just medically complex, but deeply personal.
-
Can Getting Dropped On Your Head As A Child Cause Traumatic Brain Injury? Essential First Aid Tips That You Need To Know
Accidental falls or spills are common among children, but parents and guardians need to be careful of possible traumatic brain injury. Here is what you should know about the serious health concern, and why knowing the essential first aid tips is esse
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World Head Injury Awareness Day: From Impact To ICU, What The First Hour Of Head Injury Care Looks Like
IICn most cases, a CT scan is performed as soon as possible. This imaging test helps doctors look inside the brain for signs of internal bleeding, swelling or skull fractures.
-
Loss Of Consciousness Isn't Mandatory: Hidden Signs of Brain Injury You Need To Look Out For
A patient can be fully awake but still meet the clinical definition of traumatic brain injury if they cannot remember the impact or feel "foggy".
-
Relearning Movement After Brain Injury: Doctor Explains How The Bobath Approach Helps Patient Rehabilitation
Structured neurorehabilitation frameworks, such as Bobath therapy, play a critical role in helping patients relearn movement safely, efficiently, and functionally.
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People With Brain Injuries Have A High Risk Of Romance Scams: Report
Romance scams - where scammers create fake identities and use dating or friendship to get your trust and money - cost Australians A$201 million last year.
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Brain Injuries May Raise the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, Say Researchers
Recent findings from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center suggest that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study highlights the role of the BAG3 protein in clearing harmful proteins from the brain. Enhancing BAG3 could potentially mitigate the cognitive decline assoc...
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Former Boxer's Single Punch Results In UK Man's Permanent Brain Injury
Chris Harris, a father of three from Merthyr Tydfil, sustained a permanent brain injury from a single punch by former professional boxer Daniel Gerrard outside a pub in 2022.
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Swiss Businessman Sues British Airways For Rs 52 Crore After Slipping On Liquor
According to the complaint, the fall resulted in headaches, forgetfulness, and concentration issues that impacted his ability to work, ultimately causing his office supplies company to shut down.
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COVID-19 Caused Brain Damage In 2 Babies Who Contracted Infection In Womb: Study
US Researchers on Thursday reported what they believe are the first two confirmed cases of babies born with brain damage as a result of the COVID-19 virus crossing into their mothers' placenta.
