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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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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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NHRA Icon John Force’s Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury

News EN / Nina Sioson

Richmond, Virginia — Drag racing icon John Force is walking with assistance less than two weeks after suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during a high-speed crash at the NHRA Virginia Nationals in late June. John Force Racing announced on Friday that Force has been moved from intensive care to acute neurology care at a

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Fact vs Myth: What is Loss of Consciousness in TBI Patients?

English / Nina Sioson

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex medical condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It occurs when a sudden blow or jolt to the head disrupts normal brain function, leading to a range of physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. One of the most common and often misunderstood aspects of TBI is the loss of

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Exercises to Prevent Traumatic Brain Injuries in Seniors

News EN / Nina Sioson

San Francisco, California — Regular low-impact exercises such as Tai Chi, yoga, and water workouts can significantly reduce the risk of dangerous falls among older adults. Falls are the primary cause of injury and death from injury among seniors in the U.S., with over 25% of individuals aged 65 and older experiencing a fall annually.

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Traumatic Brain Injury: Is It Considered a Disability in CA?

English / Nina Sioson

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) profoundly affects countless individuals, altering their mental status and daily lives. Often resulting from a head injury, this type of injury can lead to long-term brain damage, impacting an individual’s ability to perform everyday activities. Emergency medical responses are crucial to mitigating the severity of the consequences, but the journey following

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Graduate Overcomes Traumatic Brain Injury to Earn Degree

News EN / Nina Sioson

Bakersfield, California – Kimberley Melbourne, a recent graduate, has defied the odds by earning her degree after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) left her struggling to read and remember. Melbourne, who completed a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services, was determined to “fix her brain” and pursue higher education despite her injury. In 2009,

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Safety Urged After Traumatic Brain Injury Incident

News EN / Nina Sioson

San Francisco, California – The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has passed a resolution urging Sutter Health’s California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) to bolster safety protocols in light of recent events. The resolution was fueled by a psychiatry resident’s assault, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. It emphasizes the need for enhanced workplace security measures

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Transparent Skull Replacement Helps Monitor Brain Injury

News EN / Nina Sioson

California — In a groundbreaking medical procedure, California skateboarder Jared Hager, 39, has become the first patient to receive a transparent skull replacement. This innovative approach allows doctors to closely monitor his brain function and test advanced brain imaging techniques. Hager suffered a traumatic brain injury in April 2019 after a skateboarding accident at a

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Hidden Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Americans

News EN / Nina Sioson

San Francisco, California – A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that 13% of older Americans are diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI), primarily due to fall-related injuries. Conducted by UC San Francisco and the San Francisco VA Health Care System, the research followed approximately 9,200 Medicare enrollees with an average age of

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NIH Funds Study on Traumatic Brain Injury and Alzheimer’s

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

NHRA Icon John Force’s Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury

Fact vs Myth: What is Loss of Consciousness in TBI Patients?

Exercises to Prevent Traumatic Brain Injuries in Seniors

Traumatic Brain Injury: Is It Considered a Disability in CA?

Graduate Overcomes Traumatic Brain Injury to Earn Degree

Safety Urged After Traumatic Brain Injury Incident

Transparent Skull Replacement Helps Monitor Brain Injury

Hidden Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Americans

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