Results for: Brain damage

Inhaling fentanyl, a synthetic opioid approved by the US FDA for pain relief and anesthesia, can lead to irreversible brain damage, according to a study published in BMJ Case Reports. The study highlights the potential risks associated with fentanyl use, which is known to be 50 times more potent than heroin and widely available at a low cost. Doctors warn that fentanyl inhalation can cause toxic leukoencephalopathy, leading to inflammation and damage to the brain’s white matter. Such damage can result in unconsciousness and potentially irreversible loss of brain function. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding the severe consequences of fentanyl misuse and the need for appropriate precautions and treatment measures.

A nurse who was struck by a Tesla driver while trying to board a tram has been left with irreversible brain damage, forcing her to put her life’s dreams on hold. The Tesla driver, 25-year-old Sakshi Agrawal, fled the scene but later turned herself in to police. She initially claimed that her Tesla was on autopilot, but police later found that this was untrue. Agrawal pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious injury and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. She will be sentenced at a later date.