Something evil happened recently in Austin. Michael Hickson, a forty-six-year-old African-American man with quadriplegia and a serious brain injury, was refused treatment at St. Continue reading →

Abstract Repeated concussion represents a serious health problem as it can result in various brain pathologies, ranging from minor focal tissue injury to severe chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The calcium-dependent protease, calpain, participates in the development of neurodegeneration following concussion, but there is no information regarding the relative contribution of calpain-1 and calpain-2, the major calpain isoforms in the brain. Continue reading →

LACONIA A medical malpractice suit alleges a popular Lakes Region restaurateur became brain dead while under anesthesia because the tube in her throat delivering oxygen was either inadequately placed or became negligently dislodged. Cheryl Garrett, 61, who owned and operated Paulis Bakery and Restaurant in Tilton for more than 30 years, remained on life support for 18 days at Lakes Region General Hospital before she died. According to documents filed in Belknap County Superior Court, Garrett suffered a brain injury during a July 9, 2019 surgery to repair a herniated disc in her back Continue reading →

A specialist childrens hospital has seen an increase in the number of babies treated for head injuries thought to be caused by abuse, leading experts to warn the medical community that it must stay alert to this more silent pandemic during the coronavirus crisis. Great Ormond Street Hospital in London treated 10 babies, aged between 17 days and 13 months old, for head trauma which was consistent with abuse between 23 March and 23 April this year, according to a letter to a medical journal. This figure is significantly higher than the average 0.67 cases per month that the hospital typically treats over the same period, based on data from the last three years Continue reading →

Antioxidantsare substances that help prevent or hinder cells from being damaged by free radicals or reactive oxygen species (ROS). Continue reading →

NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVNC), a biotechnology company focused on innovative aesthetic and therapeutic offerings, including its next-generation neuromodulator product, DaxibotulinumtoxinA for Injection, today announced a decision to complete enrollment in its JUNIPER Phase 2 trial of DaxibotulinumtoxinA for Injection for the treatment of upper limb spasticity in adults after stroke or traumatic brain injury. Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns related to subject enrollment and scheduling in-person study visits, the company has chosen to end screening and complete the study with 76 subjects enrolled, along with a few subjects currently being evaluated for participation in the study Continue reading →

Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya offers customised rehabilitation services that focus on intensity and discipline to give patients with neurological and orthopaedic disabilities optimal results. Continue reading →

A Black disabled man died from COVID-19 in Austin, Texas, after doctors declined to provide hydration, nutrition and treatment based on a quality of life decision. Disability advocates highlighted that the discriminatory attitudes behind these quality of life decisions are rampant and dangerous. Michael Hickson, who was married and had five children, was hospitalized for COVID-19 on June 2 at St Continue reading →

Warriors Hearts Founders L to R: Josh Lannon, Lisa Lannon, Tom Spooner at their addiction and PTSD treatment center outside San Antonio, Texas SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB) July 01, 2020 With a bold Mission to Bring 1 Million Warriors Home, Warriors Heart celebrates 1000 clients that have entered their healing programs since their grand opening four years ago. During this week, Warriors Heart will showcase many aspects of their addiction and PTSD treatment programs on their social media channels, including a Special Facebook Live Townhall this Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 6pm EST, with the 3 Founders, Josh Lannon, Lisa Lannon, and Tom Spooner Continue reading →

Dr Ron Daniels is one of Britain's leading intensive care doctors. A consultant at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, he was on the front line when the coronavirus pandemic first peaked and, with colleagues, saved many lives. Like many doctors, Dr Daniels also caught a mild bout of the virus Continue reading →