Each year, millions of babies are born with HIE. Expected newborn bliss turns into a life-threatening medical crisis. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a type of brain injury caused by oxygen deprivation before or during birth, remains one of the most devastating and underrecognized threats to newborns worldwide. Despite being a leading cause of infant mortality and lifelong disability, HIE receives only […]
Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of brain injury in newborn babies caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow around the time of birth. It is a major threat to newborn health worldwide. In fact, HIE (often called “birth asphyxia”) accounts for about 23% of global neonatal deaths, and almost all of these deaths occur in low-resource […]
and the Hustle goes to… Wow—Hustle for Hope 2025 was one for the books! Whether you hit the pavement, strolled with your crew, or cheered from the sidelines, our community showed up in a huge way. Across the world, you helped raise awareness, funds, and most importantly—hope—for every family facing HIE. This year, we had over 1,000 registrants, hosted 13 […]
It is now well-known and well-researched in 2025 that COVID-19 infection in pregnancy can lead to adverse outcomes for maternal, infant and placental health leading to increased rates of prematurity, stillbirth and HIE.Reducing the incidence and impact of HIE is essential, and a key part of Hope for HIE’s mission and vision. Today, the United States Secretary of Health and […]
When we talk about long-term outcomes after HIE, motor skills often take the spotlight—but what about thinking, learning, and paying attention? Cognitive development, especially executive functioning, deserves just as much, well… attention! Dr. Melisa Carrasco McCaul from the TREES Lab at the University of Wisconsin agrees. Her team is leading a groundbreaking initiative to better define and support cognition in […]
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