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NIH Funds Study on Traumatic Brain Injury and Alzheimer’s

Riverside, California – A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will investigate how traumatic brain injury (TBI) may lead to Alzheimer’s disease. The University of California, Riverside (UCR), and Indiana University received a $3.5 million grant to explore the connection between TBI and the accelerated development of Alzheimer’s disease and related […]

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Veterans’ Housing Demands and Traumatic Brain Injuries

News EN / Nina Sioson

Los Angeles, California —After decades of grievances, the demands for veterans’ housing on the West Los Angeles VA campus are finally going to trial. Last month, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) discriminates against homeless veterans by making them ineligible for new housing due to their

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USC Student Found with Head Injury in Downtown L.A. Attack

News EN / Nina Sioson

Los Angeles, California — A 21-year-old University of Southern California (USC) student was discovered critically injured in her downtown Los Angeles apartment late Tuesday evening. Authorities believe she was the victim of an assault. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. in an upscale residential building located on the 1200 block of Hill Street. The young

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Baby in Coma with Severe Brain Injury After Car Crash

News EN / Nina Sioson

Cleveland, Ohio — An 11-month-old baby boy is fighting for his life after sustaining a severe brain injury in a car crash last Thursday night. His mother, Tashae Williams, is praying for a miracle and seeking justice. Williams reports that her son De-Mari is in an induced coma at Cleveland’s Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital.

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Teen Suffers Head Injury in Alameda Youth Basketball Game

News EN / Nina Sioson

Alameda, California — A Sacramento area teen suffered a head injury during an AAU basketball game at the College of Alameda last weekend. The incident occurred when an opposing player stomped on the teen’s head, as reported by local media. The event unfolded on Sunday during a match between Tumakbo United and Payton’s Place. Seth

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Mother Dies from Traumatic Brain Injury in Hit-and-Run

News EN / Nina Sioson

Pomona, California — Friends and family gathered in Pomona on Friday evening for a vigil to honor Carol Fuentes, a mother of six, who died following a hit-and-run crash on July 5. The driver responsible for the incident remains at large. Carol Fuentes, 57, was returning home from the Morongo Casino when she was involved

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Boy Removed from Life Support After Severe Brain Injury

News EN / Nina Sioson

Garden Grove, California — A tragic DUI incident in Garden Grove has resulted in a 5-year-old boy being taken off life support just over a week after the crash, according to prosecutors. Jacob Ramirez and his family were struck by a 2003 Toyota Camry on the evening of July 7 while riding in bike trailers

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5 Things to Know About CTE Brain Damage

English / Nina Sioson

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) has emerged as a significant concern in recent years, especially among athletes, such as professional football players, military veterans, and others at risk of repeated head injuries. Understanding this condition is critical for early intervention and prevention, as it can profoundly affect cognitive, emotional, and physical health. In this blog will

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Bicyclist Suffers Brain Bleeding in San Diego Hit-and-Run

News EN / Nina Sioson

San Diego, California — A 60-year-old woman sustained severe injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding her mountain bike in Rancho Penasquitos on Sunday morning, according to the San Diego Police Department. The incident occurred around 8:40 a.m. at 13100 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd. The cyclist was hit by a silver or charcoal

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5-Year-Old Boy Declared Brain Dead After DUI Hit-and-Run

News EN / Nina Sioson

Garden Grove, California — A heartbroken mother is preparing to say her final goodbyes to her 5-year-old son, Jacob Ramirez, who has been declared brain dead after a tragic hit-and-run incident involving a suspected DUI driver. Jacob was struck along with his two siblings and parents while they were out for a bike ride in

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NIH Funds Study on Traumatic Brain Injury and Alzheimer’s

Veterans’ Housing Demands and Traumatic Brain Injuries

USC Student Found with Head Injury in Downtown L.A. Attack

Baby in Coma with Severe Brain Injury After Car Crash

Teen Suffers Head Injury in Alameda Youth Basketball Game

Mother Dies from Traumatic Brain Injury in Hit-and-Run

Boy Removed from Life Support After Severe Brain Injury

5 Things to Know About CTE Brain Damage

Bicyclist Suffers Brain Bleeding in San Diego Hit-and-Run

5-Year-Old Boy Declared Brain Dead After DUI Hit-and-Run

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