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• CT Scans May Be Unnecessary for Certain Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: Study

  February 12, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A new protocol for assessing traumatic brain injuries may help doctors more accurately gauge the severity of an injury and identify patients at greater risk of long term complications.

• 24 Hour Fitness Lawsuit Alleges Treadmill Malfunction Resulted in Serious Brain Injury

  January 8, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Adding to growing concerns over fitness equipment safety, a California woman’s lawsuit against 24 Hour Fitness alleges that the facility’s inadequate protective measures allowed her husband to suffer a traumatic brain injury.

• Segway Electric Scooter Recall Issued Amid Reports of Handlebars Collapsing

  March 24, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Federal safety officials have announced a recall of 220,000 Segway electric scooters after multiple reports of injuries from the folding mechanisms failing.

• Childhood Traumatic Brain Injuries Linked to Executive Function Problems: Study

  November 28, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals that childhood traumatic brain injuries can have long-term effects on the brain's structure, leading to executive function problems.

• Alzheimer’s Disease Drugs Aduhelm, Leqembi May Cause Brain Shrinkage: Study

  April 19, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that Aduhelm and Leqembi, new Alzheimer's disease drugs, may cause brain shrinkage which accelerates the condition instead of treating it.

• Even Mild Preterm Brain Injuries Increase Risks of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Disorders: Study

  November 16, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links even mild brain injuries in preterm children to an increased risk of cerebral palsy and other developmental problems later in life.

• Almost 7% of Minors in the U.S. Have Suffered A Head Injury or Concussion

  December 6, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new CDC report reveals about 7% of U.S. youths have suffered some form of concussion or head trauma, but only a little more than half of those cases have been diagnosed and treated.

• Brain Injuries At Birth May Impact 1 in 200 Babies: Study

  December 11, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Brain injuries affect one out of every 200 births in England according to the findings of a new study.

• Warfarin, Similar Blood Thinners Have Higher Risk Of Brain Bleeds Than Plavix, Aspirin: Study

  March 6, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that many blood thinners, warfarin in particular, can increase the risk of a potentially deadly form of brain hemorrhage, and may be responsible for an increase in the rate of such injuries in recent years.

• Cranial Drills May Not Stop Once They Reach The Brain, FDA Warns

  September 29, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that cranial drills with automatic clutch mechanisms have been linked to hundreds of adverse event reports and injuries when used incorrectly by surgeons.