California — At the Brain Injury Help Center (BIHC), we celebrate scientific advancements that open new doors for those living with brain injuries. A recent study from the University of California, Riverside, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has identified a direct link between mitochondrial dysfunction and progressive damage in the cerebellum […]
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June 2025 — Palo Alto, CA In a major step forward for global medical education, the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN) has officially endorsed the course “Fundamentals in the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury”, developed by the Brain Trauma Foundation (BTF) in partnership with the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This endorsement reinforces the
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During Brain Injury Awareness Month, the provincial government reaffirmed its commitment to those facing traumatic brain injuries. For example, with a $5.7 million investment, the Alberta Brain Injury Initiative (ABII) will be expanded, bringing together 12 organizations to provide comprehensive care to the more than 5,000 people suffering from traumatic or non—traumatic brain injuries each
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Santa Rosa, California — A Northern California resident, Sadie Novotny, has filed a $14 million lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corporation, alleging that the company’s negligence caused a liquor cabinet to fall on her during a visit—resulting in a permanent traumatic brain injury (TBI) along with other physical and emotional damages. What Happened Inside Costco? The
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North Hollywood, CA – A father has been sentenced to 12 years and 8 months in state prison after a brutal assault left his 14-month-old son with permanent brain injuries, according to Los Angeles County authorities. The attack occurred on March 22, 2022. The child was rushed to the hospital for emergency brain surgery. The
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Cleveland, OH — Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have made a hopeful breakthrough in developing a new treatment for Alzheimer’s, TBI, and brain disorders: a drug that preserves memory without reducing amyloid plaque levels. The study also shows promising results for treating traumatic brain injury (TBI). A New Approach: Strengthening the Blood-Brain Barrier Most
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Los Angeles, CA – After more than 50 years using what many consider an outdated and limited system, the international medical community has taken a significant step forward with a new traumatic brain injury (TBI) classification system. Proposed by experts from 14 countries and published in Lancet Neurology, this new model marks a significant improvement
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Fairfax, VA – A new national survey conducted by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has revealed a concerning truth: 81% of U.S. adults don’t know that a concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This widespread misinformation highlights an urgent need for public and medical education on the actual impact of brain injuries.
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San Francisco, CA – A team of scientists has developed a revolutionary brain-computer interface (BCI) capable of converting brain signals into audible speech in near real-time—offering a hopeful path to communication for individuals with severe paralysis, especially those who have lost the ability to speak due to stroke or other traumatic brain injury. How Does
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La Quinta, CA – Former NFL quarterback John Elway was driving a golf cart when his friend and business partner, Jeff Sperbeck, fell from the back of the moving vehicle and struck his head on the pavement, suffering a traumatic brain injury from a fall that later proved fatal. Sperbeck passed away early Wednesday morning,
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