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By fitting microparticle 'backpacks' to important inflammatory cells called macrophages, researchers significantly reduced lesion size and inflammation caused by traumatic brain injury. Working with biology rather than against it, this novel approach has the potential to be an effective treatment for a debilitating condition.Globally, in 2019, there were 27.16 million new cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and 48.99 million cases of people with existing TBI. While neuroinflammation is important for promoting cell and…

NEW ORLEANS —  This was the time to move forward, the final game of 2023, the final game of a stretch where the Lakers played 14 of 19 games away from Los Angeles.As this chapter on the Lakers’ season was set to close, coach Darvin Ham made a bit of a proclamation pregame in New Orleans. The Lakers were going to push forward with a new starting lineup — this time with Rui Hachimura as the team’s fifth starter.“I think this lineup that you see tonight, we’re going to stick with for the foreseeable future,” Ham said.It…

From spinoff shows to WrestleMania appearances to lucrative tours to dream acting roles with Danny DeVito and others, several members of the Jackass crew have found incredible success outside the franchise that made them famous. Johnny Knoxville and Steve-O in particular have achieved heights neither one likely ever thought possible, but that doesn’t mean fans won’t always still be clamoring for more classic Jackass shenanigans. There’s just something nostalgic and loveable about the movies that fans can’t get away from;…

An already fractured season suffered its most significant setback yet Sunday when the Chargers lost Justin Herbert to a broken right index finger.The team’s franchise quarterback could not return after being hurt late in the second quarter of what became a 24-7 loss to Denver at SoFi Stadium.Herbert is scheduled to undergo further testing Monday with the Chargers facing a short turnaround before traveling to face Las Vegas on Thursday night.“You feel bad for hanging the team out like that,” Herbert said. “You never want…

While Chinese EV companies have grown massively popular for being a lot more affordable than their American and European counterparts, a recent spat of recalls, especially in Australia New Zealand has raised some serious questions around safety and quality control…

Stanford Medicine’s clinical trial using deep-brain stimulation offered new hope for those with moderate to severe brain injuries. The treatment significantly improved cognitive functions and daily life activities, showcasing a breakthrough in brain injury treatment. A new technique using deep brain stimulation tailored to each patient exceeded researchers’ expectations in treating the cognitive impairments from moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. In 2001, Gina Arata was in her final semester of college, planning…

The Christmas Eve fire that injured two workers at Suncor Energy’s Commerce City refinery began when a vapor cloud leaked from an unused pump valve and exploded as the facility was being shut down after extreme cold caused equipment failures, according to a federal investigation. The vapor was released from a pump that was not functional and had not been used or properly inspected in seven years, according to the report detailing the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration‘s investigation into the accident. The…

New research has revealed that aged red blood cells interacting with brain capillaries can cause cerebral microbleeds, a finding that upends the traditional belief that these hemorrhages only result from blood vessel injury. This breakthrough offers new avenues for understanding and treating conditions related to aging and brain health.The discovery improves our understanding of cerebral microbleeds and may offer new therapeutic targets.A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of California, Irvine has uncovered…

Accidents happen. They happen to you, they happen to me, and they even happen to actors on the set of major movies. Over the years, several of the best action movies, some all-time great psychological thrillers, and countless others have had to halt production, either for a short period of time while their star recovered or indefinitely because of an accident that caused an injury.Here are 32 movies that had to press pause on shooting due to an injury that either happened on set or in an actor’s off-time.(Image credit:…

A Reuters investigation into unsafe working conditions at SpaceX has uncovered more than 600 injuries going back to 2014 that have not been publicly reported until now. Current and former employees cited in the report blame CEO Elon Musk’s aggressive deadlines and hatred of bureaucracy, alleging his goal of getting humans to Mars “as fast as possible” has led the company to cut corners and eschew proper protocols.Injury rates at some SpaceX facilities are much higher than the industry average of .8 injuries or illnesses…