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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man jailed over fatal gas mix-up at Sydney hospital

Christopher Turner has been sentenced to over two years in prison for his role in a gas mix-up at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital that resulted in the death of one newborn and left another with severe brain damage.

Feb 26 • 02:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Youth Declared Brain Dead Donates Organs, Giving New Life to 6 Patients, Family's Courageous Decision

A 19-year-old youth in Bengaluru, declared brain dead, has provided a life-saving gift to six patients through organ donation after his family's courageous decision.

Feb 25 • 15:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Serious risk revealed - Can even lead to death

A new U.S. study indicates that traumatic brain injuries can significantly increase the risk of dementia and mortality in elderly patients.

Feb 23 • 15:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Can a dead person still hear? You will be amazed after reading this new research

A new study claims that the human brain remains active for a short period after death, allowing individuals to hear sounds around them, including the moment doctors declare their death.

Feb 21 • 10:29 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Death is a debatable state. A new scientific study on the afterlife

A recent scientific study on brain activity after death challenges existing notions about consciousness and near-death experiences.

Feb 20 • 22:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

He was on the verge of death, underwent three brain surgeries: today he won an Olympic medal

Jake Canter, who faced life-threatening injuries and underwent three brain surgeries, has achieved an Olympic bronze medal.

Feb 18 • 18:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In France, after the death of an extreme right activist, accusations have been made against radical left groups

A 23-year-old extreme right activist died from severe brain injuries following an attack during a protest in Lyon, leading to accusations against leftist radicals.

Feb 17 • 17:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The brain may remain conscious for several hours after death

A study presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting suggests that death may not be instant as traditionally believed, but a biological process that unfolds over time.

Feb 16 • 09:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Beautiful' little girl, 2, shaken to death by mother pictured for first time

Omra Wali Jan, a two-year-old girl, tragically died from brain injuries inflicted by her mother after enduring months of abuse.

Feb 13 • 17:13 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Violence of Antifascists: 23-Year-Old Beaten to Death for Defending Right-Wing Activists

A 23-year-old man named Quentin has been left in a state of brain death after being violently attacked by antifascists in Lyon while defending right-wing activists during a peaceful protest.

Feb 13 • 14:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Lack of guidance around rare brain disorder risks further deaths, coroner warns

A coroner has raised concerns that inadequate national guidance on diagnosing a rare brain disorder leads to preventable fatalities, following the tragic death of a 12-year-old girl.

Feb 12 • 16:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Twelve charged with manslaughter of football fan who died after watching his team play

Twelve men face manslaughter charges related to the death of Simon Dobbin, a football fan who died five years after suffering severe brain injuries from an assault following a match in 2015.

Feb 11 • 22:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Which organ stops functioning first after death? Learn...

The article discusses the sequence and timing of organ shutdown after death, highlighting the brain, heart, kidneys, and corneas, as well as the importance of organ donation.

Feb 10 • 09:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Distracted with the phone during a surgery and caused the death of a 4-year-old boy: 'Mom, are we going to disconnect him?"

A surgeon's distraction during a child's surgery led to a tragic outcome, resulting in the boy's brain death and raising serious questions about medical negligence.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I'm a critical care doctor and people always hear the same terrifying words before they die'

A critical care doctor highlights unsettling findings about near-death experiences where patients report hearing their time of death announced by medical staff, contradicting comforting narratives about dying.

Feb 10 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Headphones in the ears and mobile in hand... a brain artery burst while playing the game!

A 22-year-old youth in Meerut, India, suffered a brain hemorrhage while playing an online game, leading to his eventual death after being referred to a hospital in Delhi.

Feb 9 • 08:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigerians mourn as late footballer’s widow, daughter arrive UK

The widow and daughter of the Nigerian footballer Saburi Adeniji have arrived in the UK amid widespread mourning following his death from a severe brain stem injury.

Feb 8 • 14:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gogglebox producer made heartbreaking plea for 'urgent' help before tragic death

Gogglebox producer Jonathan Clough passed away after a battle with brain cancer, leading to heartfelt tributes from fans and colleagues.

Feb 7 • 08:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Tragic news - legendary 'Žalgiris' footballer Stasys Baranauskas has died after losing the battle with a treacherous disease

Legendary Lithuanian footballer Stasys Baranauskas, who fought bravely against a brain tumor for four years, has passed away at the age of 63.

Feb 7 • 07:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gogglebox pays emotional tribute on Channel 4 show after heartbreaking death

The show Gogglebox honored the memory of late producer Jonathan Clough, who passed away after a battle with a brain tumor, during the premiere of its 27th series.

Feb 6 • 22:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Lily, sister of Edith Márquez, dies after cancer diagnosis: 'We will meet again'

Lilia Márquez Landa, sister of singer Edith Márquez, has passed away following a cancer diagnosis that spread to her meninges, brain, and bone marrow, as announced by her son on social media.

Feb 5 • 15:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

13-year-old dies in Macaé after being shot in the head on RJ-182 following mother's graduation

Luan Cristo Gomes, a 13-year-old boy, has been declared brain dead after being shot in the head while returning from his mother's graduation ceremony.

Feb 3 • 14:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Did you know that the brain does not 'turn off' immediately when you die? Here’s what really happens

The article explores the mystery of what happens to the brain at the moment of death, highlighting insights from various fields, including literature and science.

Feb 3 • 13:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

MPs to debate change in law after man's cancer death due to 'lottery'

After the death of Owain James from a brain tumor, his widow is campaigning for legislative changes to address the unequal access to cancer care known as the 'postcode lottery.'

Jan 7 • 07:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Family of Britain's youngest dementia sufferer, 24, make selfless gesture after death

The family of 24-year-old Andre Yarham, who was Britain's youngest dementia sufferer and passed away, has decided to donate his brain to science to contribute to dementia research.

Jan 6 • 19:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Life through death: 44-year-old brain-dead man donated his liver and both kidneys to his fellow humans

A 44-year-old man, declared brain dead after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke, donated his liver and both kidneys to help others in need.

Jan 1 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Sir Alex Ferguson's new life after his wife died and he suffered brain haemorrhage

The article discusses Sir Alex Ferguson's resilience in facing personal challenges, including the death of his wife and a brain hemorrhage, since his retirement from managing Manchester United in 2013.

Dec 31 • 09:00 UTC

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