brain damage
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It can look a lot like freshers' flu but if it's not diagnosed, it can progress very quickly and lead to seizures, brain damage and sepsis.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
He claimed that Paltrow skied out of control and slammed into him, causing four broken ribs and permanent brain damage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
When laboratory mice experience brain damage, e.g., from an injection, Jan Deussing repeatedly notices the same response.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
However, tragedy struck the Pegula family in June 2022, when Jessica’s mother Kim, 57, suffered a cardiac arrest that ultimately caused significant brain damage and memory issues.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Plus, I couldn’t stand the thought that Ben might end up with some kind of brain damage.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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