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Vanderbilt researchers are testing whether fresh frozen plasma can protect brain cells and reduce swelling after traumatic brain injuries. If successful, it would be the first targeted TBI treatment in decades for the 2 million Americans who suffer these injuries each year.
A high school football player collapsed on the sideline and fell into a coma with a traumatic brain injury. He met another brain injury patient during treatment, and now they're engaged to be married. #
Scientists discovered that brain support cells located far from spinal cord injuries send signals that help clean up damage and promote healing. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for paralysis, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.
Laura Moore was thrown from a four-wheeler at 16, suffering severe brain damage that doctors struggled to stabilize. Twenty-three years later, she's thriving and leading Kansas's charge to support brain injury survivors.
Children who gained uncontrollable weight after brain tumor treatment now have hope. A new FDA-approved medication addresses the root cause of their constant hunger and rapid weight gain.
Researchers in Australia say they're closing in on a treatment for traumatic brain injury that doctors once thought impossible to develop. The breakthrough could reach patients within five years.
Five years after a traumatic brain injury left her with memory loss and emotional struggles, Tracy Meyers discovered an AI program that transformed her recovery. Now she's sharing her journey to help other survivors find hope.
A groundbreaking treatment for brain injuries in newborns just secured $40 million to complete clinical trials, offering hope where no approved drugs currently exist. The therapy targets HIE, a condition that affects 1.2 million babies worldwide each year.
At Camp Cranium in Pennsylvania, kids who survived severe brain injuries are climbing rock walls, hitting archery targets, and proving what's possible when young survivors get the right support. For 17 years, this camp has celebrated the resilience of children rebuilding their lives after traumatic brain injuries.
New research reveals that brain injuries affect more than half of Canada's 60,000 unhoused people, but experts have created a five-part solution to break the cycle. The findings show that addressing brain injuries could be the missing piece in ending homelessness for thousands.
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have created a detailed map of a deep brain region that could help doctors precisely target therapies for people with drug-resistant epilepsy. The discovery shows that brain areas just 3 millimeters apart connect to completely different networks, providing a blueprint for more effective treatment.
Scientists have found that stem cells from umbilical cords could help repair brain damage in babies born too early, offering hope where no treatments currently exist. After six years of research, the breakthrough is now ready for human trials.
Scientists at Tel Aviv University developed a simple injection that helped paralyzed animals regain up to 80% of their movement within two months. The treatment works by removing harmful chemicals from the body right after injury strikes.
Starting HIV treatment immediately after diagnosis can prevent irreversible brain damage, giving 1.75 million older South Africans living with the virus hope for healthier cognitive futures. New research shows that while HIV can reach the brain within two weeks of infection, prompt treatment stops damage before it starts.
A breakthrough gene therapy wiped out aggressive brain tumors in 83% of cases with a single dose and no side effects for nearly a year. The treatment also taught the immune system to prevent the cancer from returning.
Nearly 100 MIT students are bringing friendship and hope to Boston residents living with brain injuries through a program that's been changing lives since 1998. Some bonds have lasted over a decade, with buddies staying connected long after students graduate.
A breakthrough brain stimulation technique combined with therapy helped 85% of military personnel dramatically reduce PTSD symptoms in just 30 days. This precision treatment offers new hope for veterans who haven't found relief with traditional methods.
A groundbreaking study shows that adding robotic-guided magnetic brain stimulation to therapy dramatically reduced combat PTSD symptoms in 85% of military personnel and veterans. The treatment could help up to 500,000 service members suffering from this debilitating condition.
Scientists identified the exact brain network causing Parkinson's disease and more than doubled treatment effectiveness by targeting it precisely. The breakthrough could transform care for over 10 million patients worldwide with non-invasive therapy.
A new radiation therapy delivered during brain tumor surgery more than doubled survival time compared to standard treatment, eliminating weeks of waiting and uncertainty for patients. The breakthrough means cancer patients can receive radiation immediately instead of waiting up to a month after surgery.
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