Hope for HIE – Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy – recognizes and elevates Disability Pride Month in July
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 […]
As Hope for HIE continues to grow and deepen its impact, one thing has become increasingly clear: connecting the dots between clinical research and family support is essential. Families navigating HIE need a seat at the table when it comes to research—not just as participants, but as partners. Plus, researchers greatly benefit from the lived experiences and perspectives that only […]
Methylene Blue is trending on social media claiming to be the “magic bullet” treatment for all sorts of ailments, anything and everything from anti-aging to neurological detox, highlighted from people known for promoting pseudoscience, non-licensed practitioners, and some big “wellness” influencers — but what is it? Is it safe? Effective? Applicable to HIE? What is Methylene Blue? Methylene blue is […]
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