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New Treatment for Alzheimer’s, TBI, and Brain Disorders Shows Promise

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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Concussion Is a Traumatic Brain Injury – Many Unaware

News EN / Myla Balagtas

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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Luis Arraez Faces Concussion After Baseball Game Injury

News EN / Myla Balagtas

Houston, TX – San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez suffered a concussion during a baseball game on Sunday, April 20, 2025, after an accidental collision while running to first base during a matchup against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. The impact led the team to place him on the seven-day concussion injured list,

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$2M Payout: Traumatic Brain Injury Blamed on City Neglect

News EN / Myla Balagtas

California — The City of San Diego has agreed to a $2 million settlement with a woman who sustained a traumatic brain injury and multiple bone fractures in a 2023 vehicle collision. Isabella Araceli Franco attributed the crash to the city’s failure to replace a removed stop sign at State Route 94 and Home Avenue

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Teen’s Traumatic Brain Injury: Family Seeks Justice

News EN / Myla Balagtas

North Carolina — A Tennessee family has filed a lawsuit against Beech Mountain Resort following a 2022 skiing accident that resulted in severe injuries for their 17-year-old daughter. The legal action alleges the resort’s negligence contributed to the incident. The complaint states that Leigh Wright suffered a traumatic brain injury and other serious physical trauma

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Young Woman Battles Traumatic Brain Injury

News EN / Myla Balagtas

Massachusetts — A 20-year-old Beverly High School alumna is facing a long road to recovery after sustaining a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures in a ski accident earlier this month. Olivia Merritt was transported to UMass Medical Center, where she underwent life-saving care. Merritt’s injuries, which include fractures to her pelvis, jaw, and facial

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Motorcycle Crash Leaves Woman With Traumatic Brain Injury

News EN / Myla Balagtas

Crown Point, Indiana — A woman suffered a traumatic brain injury after her boyfriend, Jack Randall Stickle, 58, allegedly fled the scene of a motorcycle crash in April. Stickle now faces multiple charges, including felony counts of leaving the scene of an accident causing serious bodily injury and operating while intoxicated, according to court records.

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How Family Support Enhances Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery

English / Myla Balagtas

Recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex process that requires more than just medical care. It involves therapy, emotional support, and a network of people dedicated to the victim’s recovery. For victims with brain injury, a TBI recovery journey often includes overcoming cognitive challenges, adapting to new limitations, and finding ways to

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Man Survives Traumatic Brain Injury After Boulders Crush Van

News EN / Myla Balagtas

Loma Linda, California — A California man is expressing gratitude for his survival after two boulders fell from a cliff and crushed his van on Highway 18, resulting in severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury. Joseph Furtek, who is recovering at Loma Linda University Medical Center, shared his story of survival. On October 18,

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Engaged Couple’s Trip Ends in Traumatic Brain Injury Accident

News EN / Myla Balagtas

Tennessee — A recently engaged couple from Tennessee was severely injured in a car accident while traveling to a family celebration in Alabama. Malia Duarte and her fiancé, Austin, were on their way to her father’s 50th birthday in late October when a tire detached from a passing trailer, hitting their car head-on. The accident

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New Treatment for Alzheimer’s, TBI, and Brain Disorders Shows Promise

Concussion Is a Traumatic Brain Injury – Many Unaware

Luis Arraez Faces Concussion After Baseball Game Injury

$2M Payout: Traumatic Brain Injury Blamed on City Neglect

Teen’s Traumatic Brain Injury: Family Seeks Justice

Young Woman Battles Traumatic Brain Injury

Motorcycle Crash Leaves Woman With Traumatic Brain Injury

How Family Support Enhances Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery

Man Survives Traumatic Brain Injury After Boulders Crush Van

Engaged Couple’s Trip Ends in Traumatic Brain Injury Accident

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