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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. #
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.
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.
Australian Paralympic swimmer Alexa Leary is fighting for a national Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Day after winning two gold medals despite daily challenges from her 2021 cycling accident. Her journey from being unable to walk or talk to breaking world records is inspiring thousands living with brain injuries.
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.
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.
Paralympic gold medalist Alexa Leary is campaigning for a traumatic brain injury awareness day after her 2021 cycling accident changed everything. Despite struggling with memory loss and extreme emotional volatility daily, the 24-year-old swimmer broke world records in Paris.
A decade after doctors said college would be impossible, Matt Beth is graduating with his doctorate from Auburn University and leading his class as student marshal. The traumatic brain injury survivor who lost his ability to speak and walk defied every medical prediction.
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.
A Virginia high school senior is first author on groundbreaking research using hydrogel "brain phantoms" to measure traumatic brain injury forces without animal testing. The lab's artificial rat brains, made from materials similar to Jell-O, could revolutionize how researchers study concussions and brain trauma.
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.
Singer Amy Grant releases her first album in 13 years this May after recovering from a traumatic brain injury that left her unconscious for 10 minutes. The 10-track record transforms her hardest moments into hopeful music about resilience.
Project Hero cyclists will complete a two-state journey this August, pedaling from Minnesota's capitol to Wisconsin's to raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries in veterans and first responders. The Madison community is invited to welcome them with free coffee and celebration.
Andrew was on a ventilator and unable to respond after his semi rolled over, leaving him with severe brain injuries. After months of specialized care, he walked out breathing on his own, ready to go home to his wife.
After a devastating motorcycle crash left her on life support with brain injuries and broken bones, Angela fought her way back to health in time for her daughter's graduation. Her recovery from respiratory failure and traumatic brain injury shows what's possible with specialized care and determination.
A smart brain implant that learns from your own neural patterns just became the first device to receive breakthrough status for treating memory loss after traumatic brain injury. More than 4 million Americans living with TBI-related disability may finally have hope for a treatment.
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 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.
A sleek new helmet folds to half its size for easy transport while protecting cyclists from the most dangerous type of crash injuries. It's the first folding helmet to include brain-protecting technology developed by neurosurgeons.
After caring for her ex-husband through brain damage from his NFL career, Jasmatia Schaefering is building a new mission: partnering with the league to help other families navigate post-retirement health challenges. She's proving it's never too late to reclaim your dreams while still showing up for others.
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