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Woman Suffers Brain Bleed in Minneapolis Hit-and-Run Crash

Minnesota — A 26-year-old woman from Minneapolis is in critical condition following a hit-and-run incident on New Year’s Day. The crash occurred around 2 a.m. near University and Fourth Avenues in northeast Minneapolis. Michaela Howk sustained severe injuries, including broken bones, a shattered pelvis, and a brain bleed. This tragic event happened just days before […]

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New Traumatic Brain Injury Study Unveils Potential Treatment

SAN FRANCISCO, California — A groundbreaking study conducted by scientists at Gladstone Institutes has shed light on the underlying mechanisms of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and unveiled a potential new treatment. Published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation on April 19th, 2024, the research elucidates how TBIs trigger neurodegeneration and proposes a targeted approach to prevent

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Medical Malpractice Trial Over Child Brain Damage Begins

LOS ANGELES, California — A California state court jury commenced hearings on Friday, April 19th, 2024, in a medical malpractice lawsuit alleging that delays in performing a C-section resulted in extensive permanent child brain damage.  Plaintiff Karina Bautista filed the suit against Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital in 2018 on behalf of her son Matthew.

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