Tag #Brain Injury

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Irish Boxer Dies After Brain Injury in Belfast Title Fight

Super-featherweight boxer John Cooney died on February 11th, 2024, seven days after suffering a brain injury during a title fight in Belfast's Ulster Hall on February 1st. The 28-year-old's death has prompted an outpouring of grief within the boxing community, highlighting the inherent dangers of th...

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Shaken Baby Syndrome in Spain: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention

Shaken baby syndrome, causing severe brain injuries in over 100 Spanish babies annually, results from caregivers shaking infants due to frustration with crying or sleeplessness; 10% of victims die, and half of survivors suffer lifelong disabilities.

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Rugby Dementia Fears Prompt Call for Parent Warnings

Conor Buckett, son of former Welsh rugby player Ian Buckett who died of CTE-related dementia at 56, is urging rugby organizations to warn parents about the risks of brain injuries before children start playing.

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Havana Syndrome: Foreign Adversary Implicated, Intelligence Agencies Criticized

A declassified report suggests foreign adversaries may be behind Havana Syndrome, affecting 1,500+ US officials with neurological symptoms since 2016; the report criticizes US intelligence agencies for obstructing the investigation.

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Irish Boxer Dies After Brain Hemorrhage

Irish boxer John Cooney, 28, died from a brain hemorrhage following a fight in Belfast on Saturday; he had won the Celtic super-featherweight title in November 2023.

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Military Weapon Blast Waves Linked to Brain Damage

New research reveals that repeated exposure to blast waves from shoulder-fired anti-tank weapons can damage brain blood vessels, impacting the brainstem and causing issues such as impaired blood-brain barrier function, inflammation, and reduced oxygen flow to neurons, leading to potential long-term ...

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Brain Injury Survivor Defies 48-Hour Death Prognosis, Becomes Volunteer Advocate

Martin Longmore, a County Antrim man, survived a near-fatal car crash in 2001 where he was given 48 hours to live, and now volunteers with Headway, supporting others with brain injuries after regaining his ability to walk, talk, and drive despite experiencing memory loss.

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