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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

Eight-month-old Mabli Cariad Hall, who was in a pushchair, tragically lost her life after being struck by a car outside Withybush Hospital in Pembrokeshire, UK.  The incident also involved another pedestrian. Mabli suffered severe head injuries and received immediate medical attention at the hospital. Despite being airlifted to Cardiff University Hospital and later transferred to

Tata Steel UK has been fined £120,000 (approx. $152,000) following a distressing incident where a worker suffered brain injury after being struck in the face by a scaffold pole, resulting in permanent brain damage. Gavin Rowlands, an employee at Monolithic Refractories Limited, was preparing to operate a paddle mixer at Tata Steel UK’s site in

Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have conducted a groundbreaking study suggesting that depression following traumatic brain injury (TBI) may differ from depression caused by other factors. The study, involving 273 individuals, uncovered distinct brain circuits associated with depression in TBI patients compared to those without TBI. Lead researcher Shan Siddiqi from the Brigham’s Department

Isaac Dixon, an 18-year-old defenseman for the Grand Falls Rapids, experienced a life-altering incident on December 30, 2020, during a game against the Edmundston Blizzard.  After taking a blow and crashing into the boards, Dixon felt an immediate and intense pain in his lower back, leading to a frightening realization — he couldn’t feel his

Bellator featherweight fighter Cris Lencioni, who collapsed and suffered cardiac arrest during training on June 8, has shown progress in his recovery. While his prognosis remains uncertain, the 28-year-old athlete is now awake and out of the intensive care unit, according to his wife, Marca.  Lencioni’s collapse led to brain damage, as revealed by an