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Gut disease linked to brain injury in premature infants: Study
Bern | By Asian News International Posted by Shivani Kale
UPDATED ON JAN 07, 2021 06:03 PM IST
Physicians have long known that necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a potentially lethal inflammatory condition that destroys a premature infant’s intestinal lining, is often connected to the development of severe brain injury in those infants who survive.
Encouraging results of brain death study redefine Death Declaration parameters
UPDATED ON AUG 31, 2020 02:25 PM IST
Biotechnology company Revita Life Sciences, had indicated in 2016 about its intent about its advanced research, into the clinical intervention in the condition of brain death in humans.
Can Elon Musk’s Neuralink ease depression, treat brain injuries? Progress update today
Bloomberg | By Bloomberg | Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
UPDATED ON AUG 28, 2020 04:18 PM IST
Now, Neuralink, whose work has largely been shrouded in secrecy, is set to give a public “progress update” on Friday.
Long-studied protein could help measure traumatic brain injury severity
Washington D.C. [USA] | By Asian News International | Posted by Saumya Sharma
UPDATED ON JUL 14, 2020 02:43 PM IST
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or brain trauma results from blows to the head, leading to life-changing disruption of the brain and a cascade of long-term health conditions.
2012 Wisconsin gurdwara shooting victim dies eight years after attack
Hindustan Times, Madison | By Associated Press, Madison
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2020 09:43 PM IST
Baba Punjab Singh, 72, was one of four people wounded eight years ago during the mass shooting where a white supremacist killed six people at the gurdwara
Over 100 US troops diagnosed with brain injuries from Iran attack
Washington | By Reuters
PUBLISHED ON FEB 11, 2020 05:47 AM IST
No U.S. troops were killed or faced immediate bodily injury when Iran fired missiles at the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq in retaliation for the U.S. killing of Revolutionary Guard General Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike at the Baghdad airport on Jan. 3.
34 US troops suffered brain injuries from Iran’s strike
Washingotn | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2020 01:29 AM IST
Seventeen of the 34 are still under medical observation, according to Jonathan Hoffman, the chief Pentagon spokesperson.
Immune control switch could prevent brain injury in premature babies
Asian News International | By Asian News International, Washington D.c.
UPDATED ON OCT 31, 2019 05:30 PM IST
Through a series of clinical and pre-clinical studies, an international research team has for the first time worked out how to calm down hyperactive microglia, the brain’s immune cells.
Microbleeds after head injury may worsen outcomes
Press Trust of India | By Press Trust of India, New York
UPDATED ON OCT 14, 2019 02:22 PM IST
The study, published in the journal Brain, involved 439 adult participants who experienced head injury, and were treated in the emergency department.
Beekeeping helps relieve war veterans of PTSD, anxiety
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON SEP 11, 2019 05:25 PM IST
Researchers are beginning to study whether beekeeping has therapeutic benefits. For now, there is little hard data, but veterans insist that it helps them focus, relax and become more productive.
Head injury may cause loss of smell, anxiety
Indo Asian News Service | By Indo Asian News Service, Toronto
UPDATED ON JUL 25, 2019 02:41 PM IST
The study, published in the journal Brain Injury, found that even minor accidents like falling off a bike with a helmet on, taking a tumble on the ski slopes, slipping on ice and hitting one’s head can provoke the same kind of problems as in major head injuries.
Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev dies from brain injuries after fight
Moscow | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUL 24, 2019 12:44 PM IST
“Maxim Dadashev has died in the United States following injuries sustained during his fight with Subriel Matias,” the federation said in a statement.
Baby cut out of mother’s womb dies in US hospital
Chicago | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUN 15, 2019 08:54 AM IST
Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, 19, was killed on April 23 by a Chicago woman and her daughter, who lured the expectant mother via a Facebook group to their home with the promise of free baby supplies.
Gang rape victim briefly out of coma, 3 held
Ranchi | By Manish Raj
UPDATED ON MAY 12, 2019 05:32 AM IST
Reduced to mere 18 kgs due to severe loss of body fat from brain injuries she sustained when the accused tried to crush her, the survivor’s family, comprising her husband and two children, sought help from the state government.
New technology can restore voices, finds study
Asian News International | By Asian News International, Washington
UPDATED ON APR 27, 2019 01:46 PM IST
The new system being developed demonstrates that it is possible to create a synthesised version of a person’s voice that can be controlled by the activity of their brain’s speech centers.
Dentists can be first line of defence against domestic violence: Study
Asian News International | By Asian News International
UPDATED ON APR 27, 2019 10:27 AM IST
Oral and facial trauma may be treated or identified by dentists and dental sub-specialists, opening another avenue for patients to gain access to proper care or needed assistance.
Body mass index (BMI) plays significant role in progression of multiple sclerosis: Study
Asian News International | By Asian News International, Washington D.c. [usa]
UPDATED ON APR 16, 2019 02:55 PM IST
A recent study has identified a link between high levels of blood lipids and worsening of disease in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who are overweight or obese.
#sayyestohelmets: Pune doctors criticise BJP leaders for opposing helmet rule
Hindustan Times, Pune | By Nozia Sayyed
UPDATED ON JAN 10, 2019 03:39 PM IST
Medical fraternity in the city who treat several high impact road accident cases on a day-to-day basis refuse to buy justification given by politicians about their ‘selective’ helmet rule and say the latter was unaware of gravity of situation
#sayyestohelmets: Accidents due to two wheelers are 60 per cent more compared to four wheelers in Pune
Hindustan Times, Pune | By Nozia Sayyed
UPDATED ON NOV 23, 2018 03:48 PM IST
Dr Sanjay Pathare from city-based hospital Ruby Hall clinic observed that most accident cases that come to the hospital are of the younger population between 20 and 40 years who avoid wearing a helmet
#sayyestohelmets: Face-to-face interactions with accident victims turn Pune doctor into ‘helmet’ crusader
Hindustan Times, Pune | By Nozia Sayyed
UPDATED ON NOV 22, 2018 03:38 PM IST
As many as 169 people, not wearing helmets, have lost their lives in road accidents, this year and so, the city police has come up with the compulsive helmet rule. It will be enforced from January 1, 2019.
#sayyestohelmets: Pune’s accident survivors now turn campaigners for the cause
Hindustan Times, Pune | By Nozia Sayyed
PUBLISHED ON NOV 21, 2018 03:33 PM IST
Pramod Mohite and Abhijit More share their life’s experiences and lessons learnt, for the benefit of others
Traumatic brain injuries may lead to long-term neurological, psychiatric disorders
Asian News International | By Asian News International
UPDATED ON NOV 02, 2018 04:50 PM IST
Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children, and rates of injury have increased over the past decade and injuries have long-term consequences.
Cut down on your kids’ daily screen-time to boost brain function
Press Trust of India | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 27, 2018 04:32 PM IST
Is your child addicted to the mobile or television? A new study shows that limiting screen time and ensuring sufficient sleep can boost brain function.
Heading footballs can cause brain damage in children, says expert
Agence France-Presse | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 09, 2018 10:56 AM IST
Children under the age of 18 may be risking brain injury and later-life Alzheimer’s Disease from brain trauma caused by heading footballs, according to a brain specialist.
Not only high blood pressure, obesity linked to traumatic brain injury recovery too
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By Kabir Bhandari, Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 07, 2018 12:10 PM IST
Apart from being related to health concerns such as diabetes and high blood pressure, a recent study has found a connection between obesity and traumatic brain injury recovery.
Patient care, follow-up is important for full recovery after brain injury
Asian News International, Washington D.C. | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON MAY 27, 2018 03:30 PM IST
Follow-up care in this study referred to receiving TBI-related educational materials at discharge, a call from the hospital within two weeks after release, seeing a healthcare provider within two weeks, or seeing a healthcare provider within three months.
Gujarat: Brain-dead accident victim gives new lease of life to 7 persons
Press Trust of India, Rajkot | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON MAY 25, 2018 07:28 PM IST
Hardik Hadiya, an engineer working at a factory in Shapar Industrial Area, met with an accident last week and suffered a severe head injury.
Even a mild head injury may up risk of dementia. Take care and avoid falls
Indo Asian News Service | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON MAY 08, 2018 05:39 PM IST
Injuries that may not have resulted in loss of consciousness may also bring about brain changes and result in dementia.
US boy ditches death after family decides to donate his organs
By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON MAY 07, 2018 03:48 PM IST
Trenton McKinley from Mobile County, Alabama, met with an accident in March and was left with seven fractures in his skull.
Dear senior citizens, beware of head injuries. They may increase dementia risk
Agence France-Presse, Paris | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON APR 11, 2018 10:00 AM IST
Individuals with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) have an increased risk of developing dementia, even decades after the injury.
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