Domestic violence survivors receive treatment for brain injuries

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University is working to treat domestic violence survivors for any brain injuries. NBC News’ Kate Snow spoke with a survivor who is receiving treatment.

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Brain injuries often go unrecognized among domestic violence victims

The dangers of concussion are known but the brain injuries of survivors of domestic violence often go undiagnosed and untreated. Doctors are trying to change that.
NBC News - 5h
CervoMed’s stock craters 77% after failed trial of treatment for rare brain disease

CervoMed Inc.’s stock cratered early Tuesday after the biotech company said a midstage trial of a treatment for patients with dementia with Lewy bodies, or DLB, failed to meet its main goals.
MarketWatch - 2d
Carson Beck injury: Georgia star QB exploring treatment options for elbow as Dawgs prepare for playoff run

Georgia also announced star punter Brett Thorson will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury
CBS Sports - 2d
Passenger attempts to divert domestic Mexican flight to the U.S.

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NBC News - 3d
The Tennessee Trans Treatment Case Is About Age, Not Sex

The state’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors passes the constitutional test.
The New York Times - 4d
'Nobody is catching domestic machine Celtic now'

Celtic's lead looks insurmountable after they grind out victory over dogged Aberdeen at rain-lashed Pittdorie to go seven points clear, writes Tom English.
BBC News - Dec. 4
One City’s Approach to Tackling Domestic Violence

San Antonio has long had a high rate of family violence. An unusual court is trying to intervene before the violence turns deadly.
The New York Times - Dec. 3
Francesca Eastwood won't be charged with felony domestic violence, D.A. says

Francesca Eastwood, actor and director Clint Eastwood's daughter, will not be charged following her October arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence.
Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3
Sexual Violence in War Is Not Inevitable

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The New York Times - Dec. 2