brain injuries
Coverage of brain injuries in the Nexus archive.
- Coast Guard Vows to Protect Crews From Brain Injuries Caused by Rough Seas
The U.S. Coast Guard has pledged to protect crews from brain injuries caused by rough seas. Training activities near Cape Disappointment in Washington were mentioned in the context of these efforts.
- Rescue Boat Crews Show Signs of Brain Injuries, but Coast Guard Isn’t Looking
Rescue boat crews are showing signs of brain injuries caused by the relentless pounding of rough seas, yet the Coast Guard is not monitoring or addressing these injuries. The crews face untreated and undiagnosed conditions while performing life-saving duties in harsh maritime environments.
- Doctors sound alarm over popular outdoor activity linked to devastating brain, facial injuries
Doctors have issued warnings about a popular outdoor activity linked to severe brain and facial injuries. Some communities are considering restrictions or bans on e-bikes due to these incidents.
- They met while being treated for brain injuries. Now they’re getting married.
A couple met while being treated for brain injuries at a Minnesota hospital, reconnected years later, and bonded over their shared experiences before getting married.
- Dance teacher who was driving when her friend, 18, suffered serious brain injuries falling out of car boot in 'prank gone wrong' is spared jail
A dance teacher was driving when her 18-year-old friend suffered serious brain injuries after a prank went wrong, resulting in the friend falling from the car boot. The teacher was spared a jail sentence.
- Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study finds
A new study suggests that EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil, may hinder brain recovery after mild head injuries by weakening blood vessels, disrupting healing signals, and contributing to harmful protein buildup linked to cognitive decline.