Dr. Tim Williams, a 69-year-old Florida physician who previously directed Delray Medical Center's Proton Therapy Institute, survived a fall that caused a brain bleed and a nine-day coma, underwent a bedside craniotomy, and endured a lengthy recovery before returning home. Nine months on, he’s about 80% back to normal, has shifted toward radiation oncology research, and credits Delray Medical Center’s staff and stroke expertise with saving his life. He emphasizes that anyone experiencing stroke symptoms should seek care at a stroke center to maximize chances of survival.
A study from Mass General Brigham links heavy alcohol consumption to larger, earlier brain bleeds, damaging small blood vessels and increasing stroke risk, with even moderate drinking showing adverse effects.
Ace Frehley, former KISS guitarist, is on life support following a brain bleed after a fall, with reports indicating his condition is critical and his family may consider removing him from life support.
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is recovering well after undergoing surgery to treat a brain bleed caused by a fall in October. The 79-year-old leader had a craniotomy at Sírio-Libanês hospital in São Paulo and is in stable condition, conscious, and without any brain injury. Lula is expected to return to Brasília next week, with Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin temporarily handling some presidential duties.
A 61-year-old woman suffered a brain bleed during sex, prompting doctors to warn about the little-known issue of migraines triggered by sexual activity, known as coital cephalgia. This rare condition, affecting up to 200,000 Americans, can lead to a hemorrhagic stroke due to increased blood pressure during sex, potentially causing blood vessels weakened by existing conditions to burst. While the woman survived without treatment, experts advise seeking evaluation for underlying causes in cases of severe sex-related headaches, and recommend over-the-counter pain medication or abstinence as potential solutions.
Nicole McClure was arrested for DUI in Washington State after crashing her car, but it was later discovered that she had a life-threatening brain bleed. She endured a 24-hour ordeal in the criminal justice system without receiving the medical care she desperately needed, and was taunted by jail employees before finally receiving medical attention. The incident highlights the potential consequences of law enforcement officers making speedy assumptions during traffic stops.
Hayley Erbert, wife of "Dancing With the Stars" judge Derek Hough, is undergoing a second surgery to replace a large portion of her skull that was removed during a craniectomy following a brain bleed. Erbert was rushed to the hospital earlier this month after a dance performance and underwent emergency surgery. Hough has asked for prayers and expressed gratitude for the support from the dance community. Erbert's recovery process has been described as a miracle, and the follow-up surgery aims to restore her skull to its natural shape and protect her brain from injury.
A 17-year-old girl, Alegend Jones, died after just two months of living at a care center near Memphis, according to her mother. Shona Garner claims that her daughter was body-slammed by staff at the Youth Villages facility for refusing to undress in front of male counselors. The care center denies the allegations, stating that there was no abuse and that Jones died as a result of a medical emergency. Garner has retained a civil rights attorney and is demanding justice for her daughter. The cause of Jones' death, a brain bleed, is still under investigation.
A case study published in BMJ Case Reports describes a rare occurrence of a brain bleed in a dental patient with CADASIL, a rare disorder that causes blood vessels in the brain to wither. The patient, a man in his 60s, experienced symptoms of nausea, dizziness, and tilted vision after a tooth extraction. A CT scan revealed a small bleed in the lower left half of his brain. Further tests confirmed the CADASIL diagnosis, and the patient was put on long-term medication to manage his condition. While brain bleeds during dental procedures are extremely rare, maintaining good oral hygiene is important for overall brain health.
Donna Ford, a nurse, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia after being admitted to the hospital for a brain bleed. She became the third patient in the US to undergo a new minimally invasive treatment where tiny catheter tubes are snaked up through the groin area into the brain to block the artery that's feeding the bleed. The surgery was successful, and Ford was able to recover quickly without undergoing neurosurgical intervention in the brain. She has since finished her last round of chemotherapy and will continue to go for follow-up appointments.
Donna Ford, a nurse, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia after being diagnosed with a subdural hematoma. She became the third patient in the US to undergo a new minimally invasive type of treatment where tiny catheter tubes are snaked up through the groin area into the brain to block the artery in the brain that's feeding the bleed. The surgery may be minimally invasive, but the results can be dramatic, and in a matter of 24 to 48 hours, patients are basically back to normal without having to undergo neurosurgical intervention in the brain. Today, Ford has finished her last of four rounds of chemotherapy and will continue to go for follow-up appointments.
