If you’re a parent of a child with HIE or cerebral palsy, you’ve likely seen glowing claims about photobiomodulation or red light therapy—TikTok videos, private social media groups, alternative providers, or companies promising it can “heal brain injury,” “reverse CP,” or “repair neurons.” It’s tempting. Parents want options, progress, and real hope. Families deserve evidence, not expensive interventions with no […]
At Hope for HIE, we are constantly working to bridge families with the latest research, emerging therapies, and the experts who are pushing the field forward. Recently, we sat down with Dr. Brian Kalish, neonatologist, neuroscientist, and Vice Chair of Hope for HIE’s Medical Advisory Board, to learn about a new clinical trial he’s leading at Boston Children’s Hospital. This study […]
The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have released updated 2025 Guidelines for Neonatal Resuscitation, shaping how birth and neonatal teams respond in the crucial first minutes of life.These updates strengthen evidence around cord management, refine resuscitation practices, and emphasize team readiness—all with the goal of improving outcomes for newborns, especially those at risk of hypoxic-ischemic […]
When Hope for HIE began more than a decade ago, it started as a small online peer group of families determined to make sense of life after a neonatal brain injury. Today, that same spirit of connection fuels a global nonprofit driving change across clinical care, research, and advocacy building awareness and comprehensive support for children and families.. In October […]
At this year’s Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting, a major seminar brought together leading experts, including patient advocacy, to talk about the importance of better screening for neonatal seizures, including the use of Continuous EEG (cEEG). Better screening ensures more information is known about a newborn’s neurological status, which often leads to different treatment paths, and even the confirmation of […]
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