July 2023

Researchers warn that the common painkiller, aspirin, often used to prevent ischaemic strokes, could increase the risk of fatal brain bleeds.  Aspirin, a blood-thinning medication, is frequently prescribed for older adults to mitigate the risk of ischaemic stroke, which is caused by a blockage in the brain’s blood vessels. However, this precaution may carry more […]

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is causing increasing concern among medical experts due to the alarming rate of delayed treatment.  TBI, typically resulting from severe head or body trauma, contributes to around 10% of injury-related deaths in the nation, as revealed by the Union health ministry. Late traumatic brain injury treatment has been pinpointed as a

A recent incident at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, has raised concerns over rider safety. David Carter, a season pass holder, was struck in the head by a fellow rider’s cellphone while on the Maverick rollercoaster. The impact resulted in an open wound that bled profusely for over an hour and a subsequent

A monumental $16-million malpractice verdict has been awarded to Justin Bing, a 26-year-old country music enthusiast, following severe complications from what should have been a straightforward gallbladder surgery.  Bing had recently relocated to Nashville, fueled by dreams of a career in Music City, when the surgery left his life irrevocably changed. Post-operation, Bing suffered from

A groundbreaking guide has been developed by researchers, advocates, and medical professionals across North America to address the often-overlooked issue of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) caused by abuse and intimate partner violence. Led by Paul van Donkelaar, Ph.D., a professor at the University of B.C.’s Okanagan campus, the first-of-its-kind resource offers crucial assistance to medical

The family of Gavin Cristea, a Texas teenager, is taking legal action against the city of New Orleans and several companies after a traumatic incident that left the young boy with a severe brain injury.  Gavin, from San Antonio, was visiting the French Quarter with his family when tragedy struck on July 7. An 85-year-old

A Michigan woman is taking legal action against Cedar Fair, the amusement park giant, claiming she suffered a traumatic brain injury in a 2021 incident where a piece of a roller coaster fell on her.  The alarming incident occurred in August 2021 at Cedar Point’s Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster in Sandusky, Ohio. The lawsuit

A 26-year-old woman has been arrested by the Ponca City Police Department (PCPD) after a 2-month-old baby was rushed to the hospital with a head injury.  Alliance Medical staff alerted detectives on July 14 when the newborn arrived by ambulance, showing signs of a suspicious head injury. The child was quickly transferred to OU Children’s

A Riverside woman has been charged with first-degree murder following a tragic incident where a toddler under her care suffered a fatal head injury.  The investigation commenced when the Riverside County coroner’s office alerted the Beaumont Police Department about a 15-month-old child who had sustained a head injury while in the babysitter’s care on Barolo