Brain Injury News

Mother of youngest CTE brain injury victim welcomes research

07 February 2012

New research into chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has been welcomed by the mother of a young American football player who died from a brain injury aged 17.The effects of CTE - a degenerative disease found in athletes who regularly...

Experts call for brain injury risks to be addressed

06 February 2012

Brain injury specialists are calling for the introduction of regulations to limit the amount of head trauma sustained by young athletes.The Sports Legacy Institute announced the proposals following several studies into cases of chronic...

Jersey man to run marathon for brain injury victims

03 February 2012

A man from Jersey is planning to run the Mont Saint-Michel Marathon in France in a bid to raise money for those affected by a brain injury.Mark Harris told the BBC how he is looking forward to the event, which is his latest challenge...

Brain injury unit planned for Hampshire

26 January 2012

A specialist brain injury clinic is to be unveiled in Hampshire that will be able to treat 12 patients.The Southern Daily Echo reports the centre will be based at Kingfisher House in North Baddesley and will house 30 full-time nurses...

Brain injury victims to see compensation cut

02 February 2012

Victims of violent crime who have suffered a brain injury are to have their compensation slashed in reforms announced by justice secretary Kenneth Clarke.In a statement to MPs, he proposed plans for a radical shakeup of the Criminal...

New brain injury unit planned for Swindon

25 January 2012

Proposals to build a new brain injury rehabilitation unit have been given the green light.The Disabilities Trust submitted plans to create a centre dedicated to the service at Edison Park in Hindle Way, Dorcan, the Swindon Advertiser...

Research finds cognitive challenges help prevent brain injury

24 January 2012

New research suggests individuals who carry out mental challenges and expand their knowledge throughout their lifetime are less likely to develop the brain injury often seen in cognitive decline.A study by Dr William Jagust of the...

Study finds oxygen therapy limits radiation brain injury

19 January 2012

A new study has revealed hypoxia treatment can help limit the risk of brain injury when receiving radiation therapy for tumours.William Sonntag of the University of Oklahoma led a team of researchers in a trial designed to find a way...

Progesterone to treat traumatic brain injury?

17 January 2012

Female sex hormone progesterone could be used to combat brain injury, researchers believe.A new trial is to study whether the hormone has a protective effect on the brain, which could cut swelling and improve mental recovery in brain...

Researchers trialling cognitive rehab for traumatic brain injury

16 January 2012

Researchers at the San Antonio Military Medical Center are trialling a new therapy to improve some of the chronic symptoms of traumatic brain injury.The study is designed to determine the best treatment for combat troops who are suffering...

Scientists discover how stem cells help traumatic brain injury

13 January 2012

Scientists have discovered how stem cell implants are able to help heal traumatic brain injury, according to new research.A study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma reports how scientists identified key molecular mechanisms by...

Michelle Obama commits to improve traumatic brain injury among troops

12 January 2012

First lady Michelle Obama has announced a commitment to improving the treatment of traumatic brain injury in the US.She told an audience of military members and veterans that training and research on brain injuries and post-traumatic...

Biological clock disruption 'causes neurodegeneration'

11 January 2012

Disruption of biological clocks can cause the brain injury seen in neurodegeneration, new research indicates.A study from Oregon State University revealed that the disruption of circadian rhythms can cause accelerated neurodegeneration,...

Brain injury in cognitive decline 'starts as young as 45'

10 January 2012

The brain injury seen in cognitive decline could start as early as the age of 45, according to new research.Scientists monitored a selection of 5,198 men and 2,192 women aged between 45 and 70 at the beginning of the study over a ten-year...

New traumatic brain injury devices to improve detection?

09 January 2012

New methods of detecting traumatic brain injury could save lives, especially when it comes to troops out on the field.One such novel technology is the Infrascanner - which has just been approved by the Food and Drug Administration...

Alzheimer's brain injury 'starts ten years early'

06 January 2012

The first signs of the brain injury seen in Alzheimer's disease could occur as early as ten years before diagnosis, research shows.Researchers at Lund University in Sweden studied 140 people with mild memory impairment, showing...

Fatty foods 'could cause brain injury'

29 December 2011

Eating fatty foods could cause brain injury, worrying new findings revealed in two studies have suggested.One of the papers, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, found that in obese rats, neurons around the hypothalamus...

Brain injury 'linked to violent crime'

28 December 2011

Scientists have discovered a link between traumatic brain injury and violent crime.People with brain injury are at an increased chance of committing violent crime, according to research which was published in the online journal Public...

American football players sue NFL over brain injury

23 December 2011

Former American football players in the US are suing the National Football League (NFL) for the brain injury they sustained during their time on the field.Jamal Lewis, Dorsey Levens and two others have filed a lawsuit which claims...

Vitamin therapy 'could still cut stroke risk'

22 December 2011

Vitamin therapy still has a role to play in reducing the brain injury seen in stroke, one academic has argued.Doctors once used vitamin B therapy as a standard treatment to lower homocysteine levels, as too much of the amino acid in...

Mobile device 'improves traumatic brain injury screening'

21 December 2011

A new device could improve the diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury, scientists say.Research published in journal Biomedical Optics Express reported a new handheld device able to quickly detect brain injuries.One brain injury the...

Enzyme overexpression 'could stave off brain injury in Huntington's'

20 December 2011

Treatment that increases brain levels of an essential regulatory enzyme could stave off the brain injury observed in Huntington's disease, new research shows.A study published in the journal Nature Medicine revealed that increased...

Traumatic brain injury 'a major problem for kids'

19 December 2011

A US medical expert is hoping to establish a breakthrough so that more children can be better treated for traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dr. Jose Pineda, a paediatrician and the director of neurocritical care at Washington University's...

High tau protein levels 'linked to poor recovery from brain injury'

14 December 2011

High levels of tau protein in the brain have been linked to poor recovery levels following brain injury.Research conducted at Washington University in St Louis revealed that patients with the highest tau levels in the first 12 hours...

Human brain imaging advance 'could improve brain injury treatments'

12 December 2011

Improvements in the imaging of a human brain during maturation may allow for more effective understanding and treatment of brain injuries incurred during youth and adolescence. Research published in Neuron has examined...

Cortical 3D imagingÂ advance 'could boost brain injury understanding'

09 December 2011

Researchers have created the first realistic 3D reconstruction of a brain circuit, bringing science closer to the successful mapping of the human brain and an improved understanding of how brain injuries affect victims. Scientists...

Impact of injuries on life '2.5 times higher than thought'

07 December 2011

The impact of injuries in the UK is much higher than was previously estimated, research has shown.A study has revealed that the effect of brain injury, fractures, dislocations, eye, chest and abdominal injuries, among others, is two...

Children with traumatic brain injury 'subject to headaches'

06 December 2011

Many children who have experienced mild traumatic brain injury suffer from headaches afterwards, new research has shown.A study published online in journal Pediatrics revealed that three months after a traumatic brain injury, 43 per...

Woman receives Headway award for brain injury work

05 December 2011

A woman who was left with severe brain injury after a car crash seven years ago has been given an award for helping others with the condition.Michelle Coulson, from Aberdeen, won brain injury charity Headway's Campaigner of the...

Eating fish 'could lower Alzheimer's risk'

30 November 2011

People who eat more fish may be at a lower risk of developing the brain injury seen in Alzheimer's disease, research has shown.Those who ate baked or broiled fish on a weekly basis were seen to have better preserved grey matter...

Heading a football 'may lead to brain injury'

29 November 2011

Heading a football frequently could cause brain injury, scientists have warned.Football players who frequently headed the ball exhibited brain abnormalities similar to those found in patients with traumatic brain injury, according...

Brain injury detected in children with ADHD

28 November 2011

Scientists have detected brain injury in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that could serve as a biomarker for the condition.Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), researchers identified abnormal...

Researchers repair brain circuitry in mice

25 November 2011

Researchers have repaired brain circuitry and significantly normalised function in mice with brain injury.Normally functioning embryonic neurons at a carefully chosen stage of development were transplanted into the hypothalamus of...

New substance 'may slow growth of brain tumours'

24 November 2011

A newly developed substance could prove key to better treatment of brain tumours, researchers have said.Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center investigated the effect of a combination of radiation treatment and newly developed...

Bioengineering 'could diagnose and treat traumatic brain injury'

23 November 2011

Bioengineering could provide a new approach for the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury, scientists have said.Articles published in the Journal of Neurotrauma reported a broad sample of new, cutting edge biomechanical...

Pine bark extract 'may treat traumatic brain injury'

22 November 2011

An extract of pine bark could be used to treat traumatic brain injury, researchers in New Zealand have found.Sixty people with ongoing cognitive difficulties due to traumatic brain injury received a dose of Enzogenol, a pine bark extract,...

New brain scan 'could diagnose Alzheimer's'

18 November 2011

A new brain scanning method could be used to accurately diagnose Alzheimer's disease, scientists have said.The brain injury could be better identified by innovative MRI technique arterial spin labelling (ASL), according to two...

Minor sports knocks may cause brain injury

16 November 2011

Even the most minor knock on the head during a school football or hockey game could cause permanent brain injury, even without an individual suffering concussion.This is the conclusion of a University of Rochester Medical Center study,...

Rugby players urged to donate brains to science

15 November 2011

Professional rugby players are being urged to donate their brains to science when they die, in the hope it will improve understanding of brain injury in the future.Boston University School of Medicine professor Robert Cantu told the...

Common contaminant 'increases Parkinson's risk'

14 November 2011

Risk of developing Parkinson's disease could be higher in those exposed to trichloroethylene, with the contaminant thought to increase the chances of developing the brain injury.The hazardous organic contaminant, which is found...

Footballer Steven Davies 'could have suffered brain injury'

09 November 2011

Derby County footballer Steven Davies has spoken about his brush with brain injury, following an in-game collision.Speaking to BBC Radio Derby, the 23-year old striker explained how close he came to sustaining major traumatic...

Brain injury victim Michelle Coulson nominated for Headway award

08 November 2011

A brain injury victim who has been shortlisted for Headway's Campaigner of the Year accolade claims she "just likes helping".Michelle Coulson from Aberdeen was involved in a car crash seven years ago and is among three...

Abnormal brain oscillations 'cause Parkinsonâ��s motor symptoms'

01 November 2011

Researchers have found that abnormal oscillations of electrical signals in the brain could be causing the motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease.Abnormal oscillation in the brain causes the motor deficits seen in people with Parkinson's...

Woodpecker 'holds secrets to protecting against brain injury'

27 October 2011

The structure of a woodpecker's head could hold the secret to creating better helmets to prevent brain injury, scientists have said.Researchers uncovered some parts of the woodpecker's anatomy which could potentially be used...

Antidepressants 'linked to brain injury'

25 October 2011

Antidepressants have been linked to brain injury of developing brains during pregnancy in an animal study.Rats that were given a commonly prescribed antidepressant drug during brain development were seen to exhibit brain abnormalities...

Brain injury 'leading cause of ATV deaths'

18 October 2011

As all-terrain vehicle (ATV) popularity increases, so does the number of injuries resulting from accidents - and brain injury is high on the list.Brain injury was found to be the leading cause of ATV-related death.Children make up...

Minority group children 'less likely to receive CT scan'

14 October 2011

A US study has revealed that children from minority groups are less likely to receive a CT scan to detect brain injury in an emergency department than their white counterparts.The research revealed that white children at a low risk...

Helpful brain injury treatments 'lack scientific evidence'

13 October 2011

Treatments being used to treat psychological lapses from traumatic brain injury appear helpful but lack solid scientific evidence, researchers have said.A report, conducted by the Institute of Medicine at the request of the Defense...

Sports-related brain injuries increase in US

11 October 2011

The number of active children being treated for concussion and brain injury has risen in the US over the last decade, a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed. Traumatic brain injuries in young...

Hidden disabilities 'often present after mild stroke'

04 October 2011

People who have experienced the brain injury seen in stroke may have disabilities afterwards, even if the cardiovascular event was only mild.Research presented at the Canadian Stroke Congress revealed that people who have mild strokes...

Smoking 'causes stroke'

03 October 2011

Smoking causes the brain injury seen in some cases of stroke, new findings have indicated.Research presented at the Canadian Stroke Congress revealed that as well as being twice as likely to suffer a stroke, smokers tend to experience...

New brain model 'will give scientists insight into Parkinson's brain injury'

28 September 2011

A new model of the brain's circuitry could improve understanding of the brain injury seen in Parkinson's disease.The model, published Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science, could provide scientists with a...

Deep brain stimulation 'causes impulsivity in Parkinson's'

26 September 2011

People with the brain injury caused by deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease are sometimes observed to behave rashly, making impulsive decisions.Research published in journal Nature Neuroscience has uncovered a scientific...

Electrical stimulation 'slows degenerative brain injury'

21 September 2011

Electrical stimulation could help slow degenerative brain injury, scientists have said.A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience revealed that deep brain stimulation (DBS) could improve cognition.One hour of electrical stimulation...

Bone marrow to protect against degenerative brain injury?

20 September 2011

Bone marrow could be used to protect against the brain injury seen in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.Scientists at Tel Aviv University...

Pressurised chambers to treat traumatic brain injury?

13 September 2011

Pressurised chambers could be used to treat traumatic brain injury, with the US military testing the technique.Using a pressurised chamber on traumatic brain injury means the body receives more oxygen, assisting the healing of the...

Scientists map brain receptor

12 September 2011

Scientists have generated the first detailed map of a human neuroreceptor, which could help them treat conditions involving brain injury such as Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia.The University of Southern California team mapped...

Running backs 'hardest hit' in American football

08 September 2011

In a game of American football, running backs and quarter backs may be at the highest risk of brain injury, with research showing they take the hardest hits.A study by Brown University also found that linemen and linebackers experience...

Breakthrough in foetus brain injury

05 September 2011

Researchers have discovered that the brain injury suffered by foetuses in the womb when they are deprived of oxygen is not a random process.A study at The Scripps Research Institute revealed that the brain injury is linked to the specific...

Faulty brain signalling 'linked to addiction'

31 August 2011

Faulty signalling in the brain could increase cravings for sugar and drugs, scientists have said.Researchers at Uppsala University revealed that the brain injury, which is caused by a failure of the co-signalling of glutamate and dopamine,...

More thought needed in traumatic brain injury life support withdrawal, study shows

30 August 2011

Withdrawing life support in cases of traumatic brain injury should be handled with caution, a new study has indicated.Research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that death following severe traumatic brain...

'Two-tier system' in brain tumours

25 August 2011

Brain tumours in children have a two-tier system, according to new research into the brain injury.A study published in journal Cancer Cell investigated why while some tumour growth halts after surgery and radiotherapy, in other patients...

Stem cell study to benefit Parkinson's patients?

24 August 2011

Individuals suffering from the brain injury seen in Parkinson's disease could be helped by findings from a stem cell study, according to scientists.Research published in journal Nature Communications reported that scientists, for...

Traffic accident measuring technology 'improving'

23 August 2011

Technology that measures the severity of injury resulting from a traffic accident, such as brain injury and spinal cord injury, is improving, one scientist maintains.Peter Savolainen, of Wayne State University, conducted a review of...

Traumatic brain injury 'may lead to Parkinson's'

22 August 2011

Traumatic brain injury could increase the risk of Parkinson's disease, scientists have found.In a University of California Los Angeles study, researchers saw a 15 per cent decrease in nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons after a...

Neurodegenerative brain injury 'prevented by exercise'

17 August 2011

Exercise could help to prevent the brain injury caused by neurodegenerative diseases, new findings show.Research published in journal Brain, Behaviour and Immunity reported that exercising regularly allowed the brain to quickly produce...

Painkilling peptide 'may aid traumatic brain injury patients'

16 August 2011

A new painkilling peptide could prevent cell death following a traumatic brain injury new research has shown.The study, published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, found that the CDB3 peptide is able to help with chronic pain,...

US military employs 'improved brain injury screening'

15 August 2011

The US military is putting more emphasis on detecting brain injury among troops.From 2000 to 2006, an average of 13,000 brain injuries were detected among troops each year, reports the Associated Press.During the 2007 to 2010 period,...

Depression 'heightens stroke risk'

12 August 2011

People with depression could be at a higher risk of the brain injury seen in stroke, according to new research.A study published in journal Stroke revealed that a history of depression was linked to a 29 per cent increased risk of...

James Cracknell 'lucky to survive' cycling accident brain injury

09 August 2011

Former Olympic gold medalist and rower James Cracknell believes he is very lucky to have escaped with his life after sustaining a brain injury during a cycling accident.His skull was fractured in two places when the wing mirror of...

Man run over by girlfriend suffers brain injury

08 August 2011

A man has been left with brain injury and a fractured skull after his girlfriend ran over him twice in their car.Kane Charles was run over by Erin Slingsby after trying to stop her from driving off in her car.Ms Slingsby, from Doncaster,...

Child cyclists 'must wear helmets'

04 August 2011

It should be law for children to wear helmets when cycling, according to a specialist charity - a move which would no doubt see a reduction in brain injury among kids.Angela Lee, chief executive of The Bicycle Helmet Initiative Trust,...

Young girls more vulnerable to concussion?

02 August 2011

Young girls could be more vulnerable to the traumatic brain injury seen in concussions, a surgeon has warned.Dr Carrie Jaworski, head team physician for Northwestern University Athletics, said: "young girls may be at a higher...

Skin cells 'transformed into functional brain cells'

29 July 2011

A scientist has successfully transformed human skin cells into functional brain cells, potentially helping those with neurodegenerative brain injury such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease.Dr Sheng Ding,...

Stroke risk 'increases tenfold' after traumatic brain injury

29 July 2011

In the first three months after a traumatic brain injury, the risk of suffering a stroke may increase tenfold, a new study has shown.Research published in journal Stroke: Journal of the America Heart Association used a vast amount...

Kids using mobile phones 'at no higher risk of brain cancer'

28 July 2011

Children and adolescents who use mobile phones are at no greater risk of the acquired brain injury seen in brain cancer than those who do not use the devices, research shows.It has long being suspected that mobile phone usage may increase...

Post-concussion syndrome linked to brain disruption

26 July 2011

Individuals with mild traumatic brain injury exhibit abnormal functional connectivity in the thalamus, according to a new study.Research published in journal Radiology revealed that post-concussive syndrome is associated with disruption...

Brain injury charity receives energy efficiency funding

26 July 2011

People with acquired brain injury could receive extra support from one brain injury charity after it was awarded a significant donation of £10,000.The Big Lottery Fund Energy Efficient Venues programme donated the money to Headway...

Healthy lifestyle 'staves off Alzheimer's'

25 July 2011

Leading a healthy lifestyle could be a key factor in avoiding the brain injury seen in dementia, one expert has commented.Professor June Andrews, of the University of Stirling, said that even in those with Alzheimer's disease,...

Traumatic brain injury effects 'long lasting'

22 July 2011

The effects of traumatic brain injury last a long time after the initial incident, research has shown.A study published in journal Annals of Neurology discovered microglial activation in vivo up to 17 years after a traumatic brain...

Alzheimer's rates 'could be halved'

20 July 2011

Around half of all cases of the brain injury seen in Alzheimer's disease could be prevented through lifestyle changes, scientists have hypothesised.A University of California San Francisco study found that factors including physical...

Brain tumour-induced epilepsy 'very, very complex'

20 July 2011

When the brain injury seen in brain tumours causes epilepsy, the resulting condition can be difficult to manage, one expert maintains.Helen Bullbeck, director of brainstrust, said that late-onset epilepsy is often caused by a brain...

Single traumatic brain injury 'triggers Alzheimer's-like process'

19 July 2011

A single brain injury could initiate or accelerate the onset of Alzheimer's disease-like neurodegeneration, even in young adults, new findings suggest.Research published online in journal Brain Pathology found that traumatic brain...

Cycling helmets for kids 'should be law'

19 July 2011

It should be law for children to wear helmets when cycling in order to prevent traumatic brain injury, one MP maintains.Liberal Democrat MP Annette Brooke has put forth a bill which would make it compulsory for children to wear cycling...

Study to investigate boxing brain injury

18 July 2011

A new study is to investigate brain injury in professional fighters in order to advance treatments for the condition.The Cleveland Clinic's Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas is to look at 500 boxers and mixed martial...

Traumatic brain injury 'doubles Alzheimer's risk'

18 July 2011

Sustaining a traumatic brain injury more than doubles the risk of dementia, according to new research.A study, presented at the Alzheimer's Association's annual International Conference in Paris, revealed that older war veterans...

Meditation 'strengthens brain'

15 July 2011

Meditation may strengthen the brain, according to a new study likely to be of interest to those with brain injury.Research published online in journal NeuroImage notes that certain regions in the brains of long-term meditators were...

Quicker access to operations 'reduces mortality risk in TBI'

15 July 2011

Traumatic brain injury patients who are operated on sooner after their arrival at the emergency department have significantly higher survival rates, according to a new study.Research published in the Journal of Emergency Nursing found...

Cooling blankets 'prevent heart attack brain injury'

14 July 2011

Cooling blankets could be used to prevent brain injury during heart attack, it has been reported.The cold blanket is filled with chilled liquid which cools body temperature a few degrees, inducing hypothermia, reports the Sun Sentinel.This...

Risk factors indicative of psychiatric illness following brain injury

13 July 2011

The history of psychiatric illness and other mental health risk factors are significantly predictive of psychiatric symptoms after traumatic brain injury, research has shown.A study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma found that...

Brain injury patient 'very lucky' to acquire PhD

12 July 2011

A teenager who suffered brain injury as a result of an operation to remove a tumour has been "very lucky" to go on and graduate with a PhD.South Belfast resident Niamh Kennedy is now a lecturer in stroke recovery at the University...

Evesham acquired brain injury service 'confirms funding for new year'

12 July 2011

An arm of South Worcestershire College dedicated to offering lessons to people with acquired brain injury will offer free places to a limited number of students, despite budget cuts.The Skills Funding Agency has clarified the money...

Improved stem cell process monitoring 'could accelerate treatment development'

12 July 2011

Scientists believe they have discovered a new means of monitoring stem cell development in the body, which could help with the development of spine and brain injury treatment.Amino acids capable of being genetically incorporated into...

Reading postman hit by branch, suffers brain injury paralysis

11 July 2011

Jason Thatcher was struck by the 3ft branch after it fell off a tree overhanging his back garden.The brain injury was actually sustained at its stem, affecting his mobility but leaving his communication and cognition intact.According...

Burton police officer suffers skull fracture

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08 July 2011

A Staffordshire police officer sustained a skull fracture following an incident in Burton-on-Trent last month.The policeman was struck by a male who was causing a disturbance in the town centre on June 18th and received treatment for...

Cell 'conductor' breakthrough may lead to new brain injury treatment

06 July 2011

Scientists have made a significant discovery about a part of the brain that directs cell production in adults, which could be key for understanding and treating brain injury in the future.Researchers from North Carolina State University...

Kids cycle helmets 'should be mandatory' to avoid brain injury

05 July 2011

The law should be changed to make it mandatory for children to wear a helmet to avoid brain injury when cycling or skateboarding, according to a leading charity.Helmets play a key role in avoiding traumatic brain injury, absorbing...

Bristol worker struck by scaffolding pole, suffers brain injury

04 July 2011

A Bristol man has suffered severe brain injury after a scaffolding tube fell on to his head from 15 storeys.Richard Chodkiewicz had been working from Hoistway Ltd on a lift installation when the 7lb tube fell down the lift shaft hitting...

Tranexamic acid to prevent brain injury deaths?

01 July 2011

A simple injection of tranexamic acid on people with brain injury could prevent them from dying, new findings indicate.Patients who were treated with tranexamic acid were less likely to have bleeding progression or disability and had...

Religion 'linked to better brain injury recovery'

01 July 2011

Having a strong religious faith could be beneficial to patients recovering from brain injury, research shows.A study conducted at Wayne State University found that, among healthy individuals, religion and spirituality were strongly...

Brain injury 'seen in young adult binge drinkers'

30 June 2011

Young adult binge drinkers may be subjecting themselves to brain injury, according to new research.High-resolution brain scans carried out on 29 weekend binge drinkers between the ages of 18 and 25 revealed that consuming alcohol in...

Empathy and anger response 'linked to traumatic brain injury'

30 June 2011

The lack of empathy seen in some traumatic brain injury patients could be linked to a reduced responsiveness to anger, a new study shows.Research published in journal Elsevier's Cortex measured empathy of a group of individuals...

Giffords' doctor stresses importance of good rehab

24 June 2011

The doctor of congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who suffered a brain injury in a shooting, has highlighted the importance of rehabilitation in brain injury patients.Dr Gerard Francisco said that Giffords has made an ideal recovery...

Lithium 'prevents Parkinson's brain injury'

24 June 2011

Lithium has been found to significantly prevent the brain injury associated with Parkinson's disease, according to new research.A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience Research found that lithium profoundly prevented the...

Risk of brain injury with summer sports

23 June 2011

Summer could see a rise in acquired brain injury, with typical outdoor sports putting players at risk of the condition.The Bulkley Valley Brain Injury Association (BVBIA) told bclocalnews.com that finding the right helmet for the right...

Even low blood-alcohol levels increase severity of accidents, research shows

21 June 2011

Blood-alcohol levels have been directly linked to the incidence of incapacitating injury and death in a new study, with brain and spinal injury no doubt playing a role.According to research published in journal Addiction, blood-alcohol...

Cocaine 'directly linked' to grey matter depletion

21 June 2011

Use of class A drug cocaine has been linked to abnormal brain structures in the frontal lobe of the brain.A study published in journal Brain revealed that cocaine users had extensive loss of grey matter which was directly associated...

'No need' to hospitalise children with normal CT scans

20 June 2011

Children who undergo a CT scan to ensure they have not suffered a brain injury due to head trauma do not need to be hospitalised if the results come back normal, a study has shown.Research published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine...

Brain surgeons measure traumatic brain injury in Asterix books

17 June 2011

Prominent brain surgeons in Germany have completed a somewhat unusual project - measuring the incidence of brain injury in the iconic Asterix books.Researchers analysed conflicts taking place in 34 volumes of the books and found that...

Sleep disorder linked to 'brain inhibition'

16 June 2011

A sleep disorder characterised by violent movements, usually while dreaming, may have its roots in acquired brain injury.Working on the premise that reduced brain inhibition could be the cause of rapid eye movement sleep behaviour...

Axe kickoffs from American football, expert says

15 June 2011

One expert has spoken out in favour of eliminating kickoffs from American football games in an effort to reduce the incidence of brain and spinal cord injury on the pitch.Mark Richt, head coach at Georgia, has said that kickoffs are...

Possible Parkinson's drug 'shows potential'

14 June 2011

A new drug has shown potential for treating the brain injury seen in Parkinson's disease, research has shown.Research published in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease showed the drug to restore function in rodents with an animal...

Brain scan measures Alzheimer's traits in Down's syndrome patients

14 June 2011

Brain injury similar to that seen in Alzheimer's disease has been measured in adults with Down's syndrome, a new study has reported.Scientists at the University of California Los Angeles used a unique brain scan to assess the...

3D brain consciousness imaging could guide injury treatment

13 June 2011

Scientists are hoping that they can better understand the consequences of brain injury through loss of consciousness using 3D technology.A 3D movie formed using sophisticated imaging equipment by researchers at Manchester University...

MS risk enhanced by shingles, study shows

10 June 2011

Spinal and brain injury caused by multiple sclerosis may be triggered by shingles in some cases, researchers have suggested.A group of more than 300,000 adults in Taiwan with the herpes zoster virus were compared against a control...

Brain injury 'affects drive and personality'

09 June 2011

Brain injury"robs your life", claims former American football player Brent Boyd, who was diagnosed with brain damage in 1999.The former National Football League (NFL) player also suffers with Alzheimer's disease, but...

Tai Chi 'combats chemotherapy cognitive decline'

08 June 2011

People experiencing the adverse cognitive effects of chemotherapy could combat the brain injury with martial art Tai Chi, research has indicated.A University of Missouri team found that the psychological health and cognitive abilities...

Traumatic brain injury in children to be investigated

07 June 2011

The effect of traumatic brain injury on children is to be investigated in a longitudinal study as part of New Zealand's Head Injury Awareness Week.Researchers at the University of Waikato will focus on the social behaviour of children...

Construction workers 'most at risk of traumatic brain injury'

07 June 2011

People working in the construction industry could be at the highest risk of traumatic brain injury, according to a new study.Research published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that the construction industry had...

Stroke drug usage rises, but 'not enough'

06 June 2011

The use of a clot-busting drug used to decrease the likelihood of the brain injury, which can cause disability after a stroke, has risen in the US.A University of Cincinnati study projects that between 23,800 and 36,000 US patients...

Reducing iron expression could more effectively treat brain tumours

03 June 2011

Iron could be instrumental in treating the brain injury seen in brain cancer, research has shown.Brain cancer therapy could be more effective if the expression of an iron-storing protein is lessened, according to research published...

Advanced MRI 'identifies hidden traumatic brain injury'

03 June 2011

An advanced type of scan has been used to identify traumatic brain injury in troops that has previously gone undetected.The advanced MRI scan revealed unique structural abnormalities in the brains of troops who had only been diagnosed...

Baseline tests 'may not improve athlete's outcomes' in brain injury

02 June 2011

Baseline concussion tests may not improve the outcome for athletes with the brain injury, research has shown.A Loyola University Health System study found that the tests are likely to have a high rate of false negatives, which indicate...

People with brain injury 'more likely to be violent'

02 June 2011

Young people who have experienced a brain injury are more likely to partake in violent activities, a new study has shown.Moreover, the violence is the most prevalent within people who had sustained the brain injury recently - within...

New drug for Alzheimer's?

01 June 2011

A new drug could be used to treat the brain injury seen in Alzheimer's disease, research has indicated.Scientists from the University of California, San Diego, found that oral administration of a cysteine protease inhibitor, E64d,...

Gene detects treatment response of brain cancer patients

01 June 2011

A gene has been identified which is able to detect which patients with a certain type of brain cancer will respond better to treatment, potentially bringing hope to those with the brain injury.Ohio State University Medical Center researchers...

New treatment 'dissolves' blood clots in brain

31 May 2011

A new treatment could be used to dissolve blot clots in the brain, potentially lessening the brain injury caused by the condition.Research by a team at Johns Hopkins revealed that by combining minimally invasive surgery with an imaging...

Stroke belt 'associated with cognitive decline'

27 May 2011

The stroke belt in the US also has a higher incidence of cognitive decline than other parts of the country, indicating that the brain injury has shared risk factors with stroke.Research published in Annals of Neurology found that individuals...

Red wine compound to treat brain injury?

26 May 2011

A compound found in red wine and grapes could be used to treat the long and short term effects of the brain injury seen in concussion, according to researchers.University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researchers are using professional...

Protein 'associated with Alzheimer's brain'

25 May 2011

A protein associated with leukaemia has been linked to the brain injury seen in Alzheimer's disease in a new study.Research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that a molecule, known as c-Abl was part of the...

Ageing brain 'less able to learn from experience'

25 May 2011

The brain injury that accompanies ageing makes older people less able to learn from experience, research has shown.A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience revealed that the ageing brain is less resilient and less capable of...

'Survival protein' seen to protect brain from stroke

24 May 2011

A 'survival protein' which protects the brain from brain injury in stroke, diabetes and heart attack has been detected in animal models.Research published online in journal Nature Medicine found that when brain tissue is subjected...

Giffords undergoes further surgery for brain injury

19 May 2011

Gabrielle Giffords, the US Congresswoman who suffered brain injury after being shot, yesterday (May 18th) had a surgery on her skull.A gunman shot the Arizona politician in the head in a botched assassination attempt, meaning doctors...

Brain injury in chronic pain 'is reversible'

18 May 2011

The brain injury that accompanies the chronic pain in spinal injury could be reversed, according to researchers.Lower back pain is the most common form of chronic pain among adults, and those with such pain experience cognitive impairments...

Derek Boogard's brain donated to brain injury research

17 May 2011

The family of hockey player Derek Boogard have made the decision to dedicate his brain to medical research in an effort to further progress into the effect of brain injury on athletes.Boogard was found dead at his apartment on Friday...

Protective molecule 'could prevent brain injury'

16 May 2011

New research into brain chemistry could help to prevent brain injury in conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer's.Research published in the Journal of Physiology discovered that a molecule known as KCC2...

New X-ray method significant in brain injury?

13 May 2011

Scientists have developed a new X-ray method, which they claim could lead to the better understanding of brain injury.The process, named SAXS-CT, is able to detail the myelin sheaths of nerve cells which are significant in the brain...

Brain injury awareness week

13 May 2011

Events have been taking place round the country to raise awareness of brain injury as part of Headway's brain injury awareness week, running from May 9th to the 15th.Staff at Goole's Neuro Rehabilitation Centre have organised...

Ultrasound could replace CT scans for some procedures, expert says

12 May 2011

CT scans, which are used to diagnose brain injury as well as other head and neck problems, may not offer any extra benefits to ultrasound in some cases, research has indicated.Scientists at Tel Aviv University compared the efficiency...

New football helmets 'superior'

10 May 2011

Researchers have evaluated a series of new adult football helmets designed to cut the risk of brain injury concussion during the game.Virginia Tech scientists gave one of the helmets a top five star rating, while five others were awarded...

Unnecessary CT scans carried out on children

09 May 2011

Children are often given unnecessary CT scans, which doctors use to detect brain injury, scientists have said.Research led by Children's Hospital Boston and the University of California Davis found that in the majority of cases...

Drinking coffee, exercising 'triggers aneurysm'

06 May 2011

Drinking coffee and taking part in vigorous exercise are triggers which temporarily increase the individual's risk of experiencing a brain aneurysm and suffering a stroke.Research, published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart...

SWI detects brain injury in stroke

05 May 2011

The brain injury seen in stroke could be better identified through the use of susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI), research has indicated.SWI is typically used as a secondary diagnosis tool for brain haemorrhages and to detect clots...

Treat brain injury with calories, expert advises

05 May 2011

Traumatic brain injury patients should receive calories immediately after the event, one expert has advised.John Erdman, University of Illinois nutrition professor and Vietnam veteran, has said that traumatic brain injury sufferers...

Ecstasy linked to long-term brain changes

04 May 2011

Users of recreational drug Ecstasy could be subject to long-term brain injury, a new study has shown.Research, published in journal Neuropsychopharmacology, found that recreational use of Ecstasy is linked to a change in the functioning...

Non-invasive brain temperature device developed

03 May 2011

A non-invasive brain temperature measuring device looks set to assist doctors in the treatment of traumatic brain injury.The technology rests on the patients head to measure the precise brain temperature, according to the study, presented...

Protein linked to brain inflammation

03 May 2011

Scientists have discovered a protein which could be used to develop a new drug to target brain inflammation.Research published in the FACEB Journal found that acuaporin-4 could lead to medications used to treat the brain injury encephalitis,...

Sleep cycle 'altered in Alzheimer's brain'

28 April 2011

People suffering from the brain injury seen in Alzheimer's disease are subject to the effects of circadian rhythms in the brain, research has shown.Scientists at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute have found that the...

Glove 'improves mobility in stroke'

27 April 2011

People who have suffered the brain injury seen in stroke could recover impaired mobility with the help of a glove.The sensor device, developed at McGill University, allows patients to exercise by playing video games in their own home.It...

Radar system detects brain injury

26 April 2011

A simple radar system could be used to screen individuals who may have suffered brain injury, research has indicated.Scientists from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) found that by asking an individual to walk while reciting...

Elderly cognitive impairment 'reduced by social activity'

26 April 2011

Retaining high levels of social activity in later life could reduce the brain injury that accompanies age, research has shown.A study published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society revealed that undertaking...

Prenatal pesticide exposure 'lowers child's IQ'

21 April 2011

Prenatal exposure to pesticides could cause brain injury in children which manifests itself as a lower IQ score around the age of seven, research has indicated.Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, found that every...

Soldiers with traumatic brain injury 'should be treated nutritionally'

21 April 2011

The right balance of protein and calories can help to reduce the impact of traumatic brain injury, instructions from the Institute of Medicine.Soldiers who suffer traumatic brain injury must receive adequate protein and calories immediately...

Lessening chemoradiation side effects 'improves survival in brain cancer'

20 April 2011

The minimization of side effects from chemoradiation could result in improved rates of survival in patients with brain cancer, research has shown.A study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, found that the presence of early...

High incidence of depression seen in traumatic brain injury patients

20 April 2011

Almost one-third of traumatic brain injury sufferers will develop depression following the event, it has been revealed.Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigated a number of existing studies which focused on individuals...

Anti-depressants 'improve memory in brain injury'

19 April 2011

Anti-depressant medication could aid the creation and survival of brain cells following brain injury, scientists have suggested.Researchers at the University of Rochester observed that brain injury patients on anti-depressants were...

Alcohol dependence 'linked to brain anomalies'

18 April 2011

Alcohol dependence (AD) has been strongly linked to brain injury which causes impaired impulse control, it has been revealed.Individuals who are dependent on alcohol are known to have impaired impulse control, which is the inability...

FDA approves wearable alternative to chemotherapy for reoccurring brain tumours

18 April 2011

A new device has been approved to treat patients with brain tumours which reoccur following chemotherapy, it was announced by oncology company Novocure.The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the NovoTTF-100A System (NovoTTF)...

Larger helmets 'would protect soldiers against brain injury'

18 April 2011

Wearing a larger helmet could protect US troops against brain injury, research has shown.A study from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California found that giving troops a bigger helmet with extra padding could reduce...

MRI to diagnose brain injury in Afghanistan?

15 April 2011

The introduction of MRI machines to warzones will greatly assist medical professional in the treatment of troops with traumatic brain injury, experts have said.Army Col Christian Macedonia, science adviser to the chairman of the Joint...

Nutrition to treat traumatic brain injury?

15 April 2011

The US Department of Defense may use nutritional techniques to combat traumatic brain injury, according to the National Academy of Sciences.A new report entitled Nutrition and Traumatic Brain Injury: Improving Acute and Subacute Health...

Long-term memory mechanism identified

15 April 2011

Researchers have identified an important element in long-term memory, which could potentially aid the treatment of brain injury, which often affects memory.A study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, demonstrated a chemical...

Brain inflammation linked to memory loss

14 April 2011

Chronic brain inflammation has been linked to some elements of memory decline in adults, according to new research.A low-grade form of the brain injury, already associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and...

World's 'most detailed' brain map to further brain injury research?

13 April 2011

The first anatomically and genomically comprehensive human brain map has been developed by scientists, and is set to progress research into traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions.The Allen Human Brain Atlas, developed...

MS progression predicted

13 April 2011

Researchers have developed a tool which can forecast the progression of brain and spinal cord injury in multiple sclerosis (MS).Scientists at Mayo Clinic are now able to predict which patients will experience a faster onset of the...

Optic inflammation 'needs better therapies'

12 April 2011

Scientists are attempting to develop protection for the optic nerve during traumatic brain injury by studying the nerve's response to such damage.The researchers, from Georgia Health Sciences University, said that there are not...

New findings 'could lead to new Parkinson's treatments'

11 April 2011

New research investigating the role of neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain could lead to treatments for the brain injury seen in neurodegenerative conditions, researchers have claimed.Scientists at the Karolinska Institutet studied...

Welding fumes 'linked to brain injury'

08 April 2011

People who are exposed to welding fumes could be at an increased risk of developing brain injury, research has shown.A study, published in journal Neurology, indicated that exposure to welding fumes put people at a higher risk of suffering...

Sheffield children's hospital launches brain injury scheme

08 April 2011

A children's hospital in Sheffield has launched a scheme to help patients who have suffered brain injury.The Tadworth Brain Injury Co-ordinator Service is supplying specialist support to children who are experiencing problems such...

Ecstasy 'leads to brain injury'

07 April 2011

Long term usage of recreational drug ecstasy (MDMA) can lead to structural brain injury, according to new findings.Scientists measured the volume of the hippocampus in ten men in their twenties who had a history of ecstasy usage and...

Pollution 'may cause brain injury'

07 April 2011

Exposure to vehicle pollution could cause brain injury leading to memory loss and Alzheimer's, a study has indicated.Research published in journal Environmental Heath Perspectives found that short-term exposure to vehicle pollution...

MRI 'could predict Alzheimer's'

06 April 2011

Doctors could soon be able to detect which individuals are more likely to develop the brain injury seen in Alzheimer's disease, researchers have said.MRI scans could be used to predict which cases of mild cognitive impairment are...

Low radiation CT scan developed for children

05 April 2011

Children with brain injury may benefit from a new CT scan technique which allows them to undergo the procedure with the lowest possible dose of radiation.If the dose of radiation is lowered too far, scans become unclear and small details...

Underage drinking 'causes long term brain injury'

05 April 2011

Underage binge drinking has the potential to cause long term brain injury, according to a study.Researchers from the University of North Carolina found that binge drinking during the critical adolescent period of brain development...

Neuron production stimulation 'improves cognition'

04 April 2011

Researchers have found a new way of stimulating neuron production in the brains of mice, which could potentially have implications for the treatment of brain injury.Scientists at Columbia University Medical Center increased the number...

Research to prevent brain injury seen in Alzheimer's?

04 April 2011

Researchers have identified four different genes that increase the risk of an individual developing the brain injury seen in Alzheimer's disease.A team from Mount Sinai School of Medicine analysed more than 11,000 people with the...

Brain abnormality responsible for SIDS?

01 April 2011

Scientists have identified regions in the brain which could contribute to the occurrence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), more commonly known as cot death.By investigating the areas in the brain which work together to control...

Alzheimer's starts years before symptoms appear, research shows

31 March 2011

Brain injury similar to that seen in Alzheimer's patients has been detected in seemingly healthy older people who have amyloid plaques in their brain.A study published in the Annals of Neurology used two brain imaging techniques...

Sonar technology 'could detect traumatic brain injury'

30 March 2011

Traumatic brain injury could be detected more rapidly through the use of submarine technology, research has found.Brain injury and stroke could be identified by using a simple headset and portable laptop-based console involving sonar...

Man with brain injury launches record label

29 March 2011

A Norfolk man who suffered a permanent brain injury in a car accident has gone on to launch his own successful record label.Dudley Garner, who was hit by a car in the centre of Norwich, sustained a fractured skull and eye socket, leaving...

'Postcode lottery' for brain injury patients in Wales

29 March 2011

Brain injury patients in Wales are subject to some degree of a "postcode lottery" in their care, doctors and health campaigners have warned.BBC Wales programme Taro Naw was told that there are no dedicated community brain...

London brain injury unit to close

25 March 2011

A major treatment centre in London for people with brain injuries is set to close due to public sector cuts.The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (BIRU) at Edgware Community Hospital in north London - one of just five such facilities...

Steroid 'reduces pneumonia traumatic brain injury'

24 March 2011

A steroid could be used to combat the pneumonia seen in some brain injury patients, a study has shown.According to the study authors, between 40 and 60 per cent of post-traumatic patients will develop pneumonia, with most of these...

Iron deficiency during pregnancy 'causes brain injury in babies'

23 March 2011

An iron deficiency in early pregnancy could lead to brain injury in infants, research has indicated.Brain development in children could be affected in the long-term by their mother's lack of iron, according to a University of Rochester...

Brain cooling 'safe for cardiac arrest patients'

23 March 2011

Using brain cooling to treat cardiac arrest patients is a safe and effective treatment for brain injury, according to new guidelines published by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice).Therapeutic hypothermia...

Family of boy with brain injury awarded Â£7m

22 March 2011

A boy who suffered severe brain injury after his birth which left him with cerebral palsy has been awarded £7 million.The family of Louis Peers, 11, has been given a lump sum of £3 million, along with annual payments for...

Traffic accidents 'cause more chronic pain'

21 March 2011

People whose brain or spinal injury results from a traffic accident are more likely to suffer chronic pain in the months following the incident, new research has suggested.A study published in journal Arthritis Care and Research found...

Schools 'should have concussion management'

21 March 2011

Every high school and university that takes part in high-contact sports should have a concussion management program to lessen the impact of the brain injury on players, one expert has said.Mark Lovell, founding director of the University...

Neuropsychology 'improves lives of acquired brain injury patients'

18 March 2011

Neuropsychology could be used to lessen the after effects of acquired brain injury, a study has indicated.Research conducted at the University of Granada proved that neuropsychological rehabilitation helps to reduce the cognitive,...

Light therapy 'improves cognitive function in brain injury patients'

18 March 2011

A self-administered light therapy could improve the lives of people who have suffered traumatic brain injury, research shows.Application of light therapy using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) placed on the forehead and scalp could lead...

Protein folding breakthrough to help Alzheimer's patients?

17 March 2011

Research into protein folding could pave the way to new treatments for people suffering the brain injury seen in many debilitating diseases.It is believed that when vital proteins are misfolded in humans, debilitating diseases such...

Purple Heart to go to US troops with brain injury?

16 March 2011

US troops who suffer brain injury in combat could soon be eligible for the Purple Heart, according to a report.Currently, the Purple Heart honours those wounded or killed in war, but military authorities are now considering also recognising...

Rise in minor league hockey brain injury 'due to bodychecking'

16 March 2011

Brain injury has seen a sharp rise in minor ice hockey players in Canada since the bodychecking rules were relaxed for nine and ten year olds, a study has shown.Minor league hockey players were found to be more than ten times as likely...

RVO patients 'at higher risk of stroke'

15 March 2011

Individuals with a condition known as retinal vein occlusion (RVO) have a higher risk of suffering the brain injury seen in stroke, research has shown.A study published in journal Archives of Ophthalmology found that those with RVO,...

Protein discovery 'to further understanding of brain disorders'

15 March 2011

Research has uncovered an essential protein which looks set to further understanding of the brain injury seen in conditions such as multiple sclerosis, stroke and dementia.Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have found that the...

Proteins in fluid 'essential for building brain'

14 March 2011

Proteins in fluids which bathe the brain are essential for building the organ, research has shown, which has implications for brain injury stem cell research as well as cancer and neurological disease.It was previously believed that...

EPO to repair traumatic brain injury?

14 March 2011

The drug erythropoietin (EPO), sometimes used illegally by athletes, could be used to help the brain heal following traumatic brain injury.Scientists are now looking at whether EPO is able to aid the brain's regeneration after...

Coffee 'lowers stroke risk'

11 March 2011

Women who regularly drink coffee could be at a lower risk of suffering the brain injury seen in stroke, scientists have said.Those who drank little or no coffee were found to have a 22 to 25 per cent higher risk of suffering a stroke...

New model to help those with neurodegenerative brain injury?

11 March 2011

Scientists have developed a new model which could help those with the acquired brain injury seen in neurodegenerative diseases.Researchers of the University of California, San Francisco, used worms and mice to explain why the brain...

Motorbike helmets 'reduce spinal injury as well as brain'

10 March 2011

Motorcycle helmets reduce the risk of spinal injury as well as brain injury, one expert has said.Professor Ade Malomo, a consultant neurologist at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria, told the Nigerian Tribune that while motorcycle...

Injured baseball player debuts prototype helmet

09 March 2011

A cutting edge baseball helmet designed to prevent brain injury has been unveiled on the one year-anniversary of an accident that hospitalised one player for two months.Gunnar Sandberg, of Marin Catholic High School, was struck on...

Umbilical and menstrual stem cells 'provide hope for brain disorders'

08 March 2011

Stem cells taken from umbilical cord blood cells and menstrual blood cells could offer hope for those suffering from the brain injury seen in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, scientists...

Anti-cancer drug to prevent MS?

08 March 2011

Scientists have blocked the brain injury in mice with a condition similar to multiple sclerosis using an anti-cancer drug, indicating the condition could be prevented.Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St...

Study 'replicates early effects of brain injury in HIV'

04 March 2011

A new study has demonstrated the early brain injury caused by the HIV virus, shedding light on the nerve cell damage seen in the condition.Research, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, showed how the HIV infection leads to changes...

Lactate 'plays major role in memory formation'

04 March 2011

A type of "energy fuel" in the brain known as lactate has been found to play a significant role in the formation of long-term memories, which has significant implications for the treatment of brain injury in several conditions.Research,...

Fall in cerebral palsy rates 'due to better natal care'

03 March 2011

Rates of cerebral palsy, which is caused by brain injury occurring during birth, have dropped in the US, indicating improved prenatal and neonatal care, scientists have said. A study, published in the Journal of Pediatrics, found that...

Stronger neck muscles 'could combat brain injury'

02 March 2011

Athletes should develop stronger neck muscles to reduce the risk of damage from traumatic brain injury or concussions, one expert has maintained. Dr Julian Bailes, chair of West Virginia University's Department of Neurosurgery,...

Bone marrow treatment 'safe' for children with traumatic brain injury

02 March 2011

Children with severe traumatic brain injury could be treated successfully with stem cells from their own bone marrow, early research has indicated. As part of a study, published in Neurosurgery, treated ten children who had suffered...

Acupressure 'improves cognition in traumatic brain injury'

01 March 2011

Acupressure could be used in the treatment of individuals with mild traumatic brain injury, a study has indicated. Researchers from the University of Colorado found that the ancient treatment improved cognitive function in those with...

Risk factors identified for cancer patients at risk of dysphagia

28 February 2011

A new way to identify patients who are at risk of dysphagia after undergoing treatment for brain and neck cancer has been presented.Researchers studied those who had undergone treatment for the brain injury known as squamous cell carcinoma...

Immunity and brain conditions 'potentially linked'

28 February 2011

There is a potential link between immunity and the brain injury that is present in conditions such as schizophrenia, autism and infectious disease, research has found.A study, published in journal Nature Neuroscience, found that the...

Locked in syndrome patients 'happy'

25 February 2011

Most brain injury patients with locked in syndrome claim they are happy and the issues reported by those who say they are not can be rectified, according to a new study.Research published in the journal BMJ Open gave 168 members of...

Imaging test reveals 'higher cognitive function in some brain injury patients'

25 February 2011

A new brain imaging test could provide a window into the consciousness of patients with severe brain injury, according to a new study.Research, published in the journal Brain, was conducted on a set of six patients, whose conditions...

Scientists 'narrowing search for incurable brain disease treatment'

24 February 2011

A new trial, which examined more than 10,000 chemical compounds during the last year, has come close to identifying a substance which could rectify the brain injury seen in a group of untreatable brain diseases.Research published in...

American footballer suicide prompts brain injury investigation

22 February 2011

The suicide of a retired American footballer has prompted scientists to focus on the potential for his emotional problems having been caused by brain injury. Dave Duerson committed suicide last week, but researchers at the Center for...

Traumatic brain injury 'can happen to anyone'

21 February 2011

Individuals must realise that traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone and that they need to take care to avoid such an event, one expert has said. Luke Griggs, spokesman for brain injury experts Headway, has said that people must...

Dementia 'delayed by keeping active'

21 February 2011

Those who want to avoid the brain injury seen in dementia patients should minimise their risk by leading mentally, physically and socially active lives, one expert has said. A team led by Laura Fratiglioni, at the Karolinska Institutet,...

Effects of stroke 'reduced by stimulating brain protein'

18 February 2011

The brain injury that occurs during a stroke could be rectified up to two days after the event, research has found.Scientists at Lund University have discovered that by stimulating a protein in the brain known as the sigma-1 receptor,...

Mobile phones 'do not increase cancer'

18 February 2011

Mobile phone usage does not significantly increase the risk of brain cancer, research has shown.A study, published in journal Bioelectromagnetics, found there was no increase in brain injury of participants over a nine-year period.Authors...

Lithium 'rectifies brain volumes in bipolar patients'

17 February 2011

Lithium rectifies the brain injury seen in those with bipolar disorder, research has found.Published in Biological Psychiatry, a study revealed that the element, which has long been used to treat the condition, restores the volume...

Lack of brain insulin 'causes diabetes'

17 February 2011

A lack of insulin could be the cause of the brain injury that triggers type 2 diabetes, a study has indicated.Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine found that impaired brain injury could be to blame for the unrestrained lipolysis...

Swift stroke treatment 'crucial' to avoid brain injury

15 February 2011

Swifter assessment and treatment for suspected stroke victims is associated with better outcomes and a reduced risk of brain injury in patients, it has been claimed.Experts at the US University Hospitals Stroke and Cerebrovascular...

Pesticides 'linked to Parkinson's disease'

15 February 2011

Pesticides could be causing the brain injury seen in Parkinson's disease, according to new research.Rotenone and paraquat have been linked to the neurodegenerative condition by scientists at the National Institute of Environmental...

More research 'must be done on hypothermia for brain injury'

15 February 2011

More research needs to be done before hypothermia can be relied on during the treatment of brain injury, one expert has said.Luke Griggs, spokesman for Headway, said that the evidence that hypothermia can be used to treat traumatic...

MS caused by lack of neurotransmitter?

14 February 2011

The brain injury seen in those with multiple sclerosis (MS) could be down to reduced levels of an important neurotransmitter, scientists have found.Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have found that brain injury in...

MS caused by lack of neurotransmitter?

14 February 2011

The brain injury seen in those with multiple sclerosis (MS) could be down to reduced levels of an important neurotransmitter, scientists have found.Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have found that brain injury in...

Brain vulnerabilities 'increase anxiety'

11 February 2011

Vulnerabilities in the brain make some people more prone to anxiety, researchers have found.Scientists at the University of California Berkeley and Cambridge University have discovered that two distinct pathways in the brain are involved...

Curry spice 'aids brain injury recovery following stroke'

11 February 2011

A drug derived from curry spice turmeric may be able to help lessen brain injury following a stroke, a new study has discovered.Researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles found that curcumin, a component of the spice,...

Football players 'can adopt techniques to avoid brain injury'

10 February 2011

American football players should employ safe tackling techniques to avoid brain injury while on the field, one expert has said.Jason Mihalik of the University of North Carolina told the NCAA that players should also become more aware...

Brain injury experts to discuss research and development

10 February 2011

A group of experts from different fields are to discuss traumatic brain injury at Arrowhead's Annual Traumatic Brain Injury Conference.Individuals from the pharmaceutical industry, military, government and academia are to gather...

Decreasing glutamate 'minimises brain injury'

09 February 2011

Two new studies have supported an innovative approach to brain injury and stroke that works by decreasing glutamate levels in brain fluid.Much of the brain injury during stroke and head trauma is due to too much glutamate in the brain.Professor...

Fluorescent peptides to be used during brain injury surgery?

08 February 2011

Fluorescent peptides could be utilised in surgery for brain injury to prevent further damage occurring, new research has shown.Scientists found that injectable fluorescent peptides made hard-to-see peripheral nerves glow during surgery,...

Teen 'suffers brain injury in attack'

08 February 2011

A 19-year-old man suffered brain injury after being attacked in Inverness, reports say. The incident is thought to have taken place at some point between 23:30 GMT on Saturday February 5th and 01:20 GMT on Sunday February 6th. Northern...

Experts call for naphthalene ban in Australia

07 February 2011

Experts in Australia have called for a ban on a chemical contained in mothballs, warning that they can cause brain injury in infants. A letter published in The Australian Medical Journal said that naphthalene should be banned after...

Mother suing NHS after baby's brain injury

04 February 2011

The mother of a baby who suffered brain injury due to complications during birth is suing the hospital in which the incident occurred, according to reports. Jennifer Kennedy, 42, is planning to sue NHS Ayrshire and Arran after the...

Half of elderly brain injury operation patients 'die within a year'

04 February 2011

A large percentage older people who undergo a critical operation for traumatic brain injury die in the hospital or shortly afterwards, new findings show. Internal Medicine News reports that one-third of patients who have a cranial...

New stroke drug target 'to help brain injury patients'

03 February 2011

A new method of targeting brain inflammation in stroke survivors could reduce brain injury years later, researchers have found. The new study, published in journal CNS Drugs, used a pioneering method of delivery of etanercept, an anti-inflammatory...

Cold sore left nine-year-old with brain injury

02 February 2011

A young girl was left with brain injury after contracting the herpes virus, thought to be passed on by a kiss from someone with a cold sore, according to a report.Nine-year-old Kellsey Donaldson has been left wheelchair bound after...

Brain injury patients 'at higher risk of death years after'

01 February 2011

The effects of brain injury may last far longer than was previously thought, new research has shown.Scientists from the University of Glasgow found that the number of deaths among participants who had suffered brain injury was higher...

Air pollution 'causes brain injury'

01 February 2011

Air pollution can cause brain injury, neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and conditions of the central nervous system, new findings show.Scientists from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus...

NHS pay out Â£8 million after premature infant left with brain injury

31 January 2011

A woman has been compensated £8 million in damaged after her daughter was left with a brain injury shortly after her birth, reports say.Ayesha Canning-Kishver was born prematurely at Birmingham City Hospital, weighing just 1lb...

Brain injury 'led to death of TV jouster'

28 January 2011

A man died after suffering severe brain injury during a warm up jousting match for Channel 4's Time Team, reports say.Paul Allen, 54, was participating in a warm up jousting match ahead of filming when a piece of balsa wood tip...

Chemical exposure to blame for rise in childhood cancer?

28 January 2011

Scientists have blamed chemical exposure for the rise of childhood brain cancer and leukemia in the US.Experts speaking at a conference call sponsored by Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families said that there is strong evidence that chemicals...

Psychopaths 'lack empathy like frontal brain injury patients'

27 January 2011

People diagnosed as psychopathic lack empathy, as seen in those with frontal brain injury, research has found.Scientists from the University of Haifa found that those with psychopathic symptoms act as if they are suffering from a brain...

'Operation Brain Trauma Therapy' set up in US

27 January 2011

Researchers in Miami are have set up a project with the intention of discovering drugs that will successfully treat traumatic brain injury.According to healthcanal.com, W. Dalton Dietrich, scientific director at The Miami Project to...

Progesterone to treat acquired brain injury?

26 January 2011

Medical institutions in Arizona are trialling a drug that could help those with brain injury, reports say.An article in the Arizona Republic reports that four centres in the state are testing the hormone progesterone that could be...

Woman receives award for brain injury efforts

26 January 2011

A woman whose son suffered a traumatic brain injury has been honoured at the Australia Day Awards for her efforts to help young people with the condition.Mary Nolan's son Chris experienced a multi-organ collapse while in Vietnam...

Cooling brain 'could prevent brain injury in stroke patients'

25 January 2011

Lowering the body temperature could help to prevent brain injury in stroke patients, according to new research.Scientists from the University of Edinburgh found that cooling the brain gives doctors more time to treat burst or blocked...

Giffords 'moved to rehab'

24 January 2011

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords who suffered severe brain injury after a shooting has been moved to a rehabilitation facility.The success of her recovery depends on the degree of her brain injury along with her determination and the...

Brain injury led to death of Welsh woman after stair tumble

21 January 2011

A Welsh woman has died after suffering serious brain injury when she fell down the stairs in her own home.Brenda Davies had been heading to the spare room in her home to escape her husband's snoring, but stumbled down the stairs,...

Gifford's recovery not 'miraculous'

20 January 2011

US congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford's recovery is not completely out of the ordinary, according to one doctor.The democrat, who suffered brain injury after being shot in the head by gunman Jared Loughner, is exhibiting early signs...

Brain injury study to utilise new technology

19 January 2011

A study is using new cell research technology to research novel treatments for brain injury or stroke.Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) are to study the effects of secondary injury components on brain cells...

Man 'left with brain injury after row over stammer'

19 January 2011

A man with a stammer sustained a brain injury after a drunken row about his speech impediment turned violent, reports say.Thomas Ferdinando and a friend were at a pub in Sevenoaks town centre in Kent when a man commented on his stammer,...

Old Indian spice and dye to treat traumatic brain injury?

19 January 2011

An old Indian spice and dye could in future be used to block brain swelling following traumatic brain injury, according to scientists.Researchers from the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) found that analogues of curcumin and the dye...

Molecule 'could be key to treating ischemic brain injury'

17 January 2011

The identification of a molecule that is a critical regulator of neuron survival following ischemic brain injury could lead to new therapies for brain conditions.Researchers from the Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine in...

Skull fracture prompts quad bike safety warnings

$Skull fracture prompts quad bike safety warnings$

14 January 2011

New Zealand's Department of Labour has resisted calls to put roll bars and lap belts on all quad bikes, even after a man died from a massive skull fracture.Beekeeper Jody Dean Santos was killed in 2008 after he was thrown from...

Possible tinnitus cure 'brings hope to many'

13 January 2011

Brain injury tinnitus can be cured by retuning a part of the brain, scientists claim.Research published in journal Nature found that by electrically stimulating the vagus nerve in rats while playing sounds at specific frequencies,...

Gabrielle Giffords may not return to Congress following brain injury

12 January 2011

The chances of US politician Gabrielle Giffords returning to Congress following her brain injury are not good. Speaking after the Democrat congresswoman was shot in the head at a supermarket in Arizona, suffering traumatic brain injury,...

Congresswoman sustains brain injury in shooting

10 January 2011

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has been left with severe brain injury after a shooting at a Safeway store in Arizona.Jared Loughner, 22, has been arrested as a suspect in the shooting, which took place at a Congress on Your Corner...

Umbilical cord stem cells to treat brain injury?

07 January 2011

Researchers at the University of Texas are to examine the use of umbilical cord blood stem cells in the treatment of traumatic brain injury in children. The study, which has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, will enrol...

Most brain injury patients 'suffer pseudobulbar affect'

07 January 2011

The majority of brain injury sufferers in the US also experience involuntary outbursts of laughing or crying, according to the results of a survey. It was found by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) that almost eighty per...

US military insurers 'will not cover cognitive rehabilitation therapy'

06 January 2011

US military health officials have refused to pay for a new traumatic brain injury treatment for troops on the grounds that it is scientifically unproven, reports say. An internal 2009 study conducted by the Tricare Management Agency...

Progesterone to benefit male brain injury patients?

04 January 2011

Research into why women recover faster from brain injury than men has sparked speculation as to whether hormone progesterone could help those with traumatic brain injury, according to a report.According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution...

PTSD 'related to psychosocial behaviour'

04 January 2011

Long term psychosocial symptoms and a mild traumatic brain injury sustained during combat are not linked unless underlying post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also occurs, scientists say.Researchers from the Minneapolis Veterans...

Brain injury patients 'benefit from coma'

30 December 2010

Brain injury patients who are put into a coma at the scene of an accident make better recoveries than those who are not, according to one report. According to The Age, a study has found that acting quickly by putting patients in a...

Man left with brain injury after assault by schoolboys

29 December 2010

A man has been left with a brain injury after being attacked by teenagers, it has been reported.Marc Nicholson, 24, was assaulted by schoolboys after a night out in May, causing him to be rushed to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, reports...

Man suffers brain injury after being tased by police

24 December 2010

An Ohio man suffered traumatic brain injury after being shot by a police stun gun, reports say.The mother of Matthew Hook filed a complaint against Perry Township Police Department after officers used a taser gun on her son when he...

Music therapy to help brain injury patients?

21 December 2010

Music therapy could help patients recovering from brain injury, according to a review. The Cochrane Foundation looked at several studies that looked into the effectiveness of music therapy on those with acquired brain injury. Typically,...

Curry spice compound could help those with brain injury

20 December 2010

A compound derived from a curry spice could be significant in treatment of traumatic brain injury and ischemic stroke in the future, findings suggest. Researchers David R Schubert and Pamela Maher from the Salk Institute for Biological...

Unconscious memory discovery could help brain injury patients

17 December 2010

Scientists have located where unconscious memories are formed in the brain, in a study which looks likely to help patients with brain injury in the future.Researchers from the University of California-Davis have found that a small...

Compensation for man injured during his birth

16 December 2010

A man who suffered severe brain injury during his birth has been awarded £5.7 million in compensation, 33 years later.Ian Murphy was left with severe cerebral palsy after errors were made during his birth in 1977 and now needs...

Brain tumour patients 'seek alternative therapies'

14 December 2010

Many brain tumour patients seek alternative therapies in addition to conventional medicine, according to a new study.Researchers in Germany surveyed 621 patients with an incurable form of the brain injury about their use of alternative...

New drug 'prevents PTSD'

13 December 2010

A new drug can halt symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), scientists claim.Researchers from Northwestern University say they have found the molecular cause of the brain injury and a way to stop it occurring.Symptoms of...

PTSD 'complicates brain injury'

10 December 2010

Patients with traumatic brain injury who develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at a higher risk of developing complications, according to new research.The study, published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, found that...

Could cooling curb brain injury?

10 December 2010

Cooling the brain could be a way for doctors to reduce brain injury following stroke.Hypothermia has long been considered as a way of reducing neurological damage, but a new study by scientists at the University of California has set...

Chemical found to 'improve learning'

09 December 2010

New findings about the process of learning could help patients with brain injury such as Alzheimer's disease.Researchers from the University of Bristol have found a link between the neural triggers linked to learning and the state...

Experts warn about Xmas brain injury risk

08 December 2010

Those celebrating Christmas this season have been warned about the danger of suffering brain injury, resulting from falls when putting up decorations and making holiday preparations. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons...

New protein therapy may repair stroke brain injury

08 December 2010

A new protein therapy could help to repair brain injury sustained by stroke patients weeks after stroke. This new technique, known as anti-Nogo-A therapy, has been compared by scientists at the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School...

Future without rehab uncertain for brain injured man

07 December 2010

A US man that suffered brain injury following the removal of a tumour faces an uncertain future without rehabilitation.Steve Whitehill struggles to perform even the most basic tasks after a brain tumour left him having to relearn simple...

Concussion brain injury may soon be measurable

06 December 2010

Scientists believe they have developed a way of assessing the brain injury caused by concussion. Five athletes tested using a technology called magnetic resonance spectroscopy by researchers at the Harvard University affiliate Brigham...

Brain injury 'causes false memories'

03 December 2010

Brain injury caused by conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia may conjure up false memories, according to research.Scientists from Cambridge University found that entangled memories may be the cause of confusion in...

Brain injury linked to CTE?

02 December 2010

A new imaging technique has identified biochemical changes in the brains of athletes with brain injury, which could be linked with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), according to reports.Researchers in Boston used magnetic resonance...

Cycling injury 'on the rise'

02 December 2010

The number of cyclists killed or seriously injured in the UK is rising, new figures reveal.This means that those choosing to cycle rather than drive are at risk of traumatic brain injury and spinal injury.From July 2009 to July 2010,...

Skiers 'must wear helmets' to avoid brain injury

01 December 2010

Almost 40 per cent of skiers will choose not to wear a helmet this season, risking traumatic brain injury, according to new figures.A survey by EssentialTravel.co.uk revealed this worrying statistic, despite the fact that 75 per cent...

Master regulating protein 'significant in Alzheimer's'

30 November 2010

Scientists believe that a protein could hold the key to a breakthrough in Alzheimer's treatment.The protein EphB2, which researchers believe to be a master regulator of the brain, was found to dramatically reduce Alzheimer's...

Blood tests 'could monitor brain injury'

25 November 2010

High levels of a protein in the bloodstream can predict brain injury and death in critically ill children, according to new research.Scientists from Johns Hopkins Children's Center found that the level of a protein can predict...

Scientists define traumatic brain injury

25 November 2010

New recommendations have called for more collaboration among those working in the fields of traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress, investigators say.Researchers hope to establish a common language in order to progress, particularly...

Diabetes pill 'miracle Alzheimer's cure'

23 November 2010

Cheap medication could prevent deterioration of the brain in old age, helping those with brain injury such as Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.Professor Susann Schweiger from the University of Dundee had a eureka...

Face shield 'could lower brain injury among troops'

23 November 2010

Adding a face shield to military helmets could lower the incidence of traumatic brain injury among troops, according to researchers.Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said that an improved design of helmet for...

Brain tumours 'produce own blood vessels'

22 November 2010

Aggressive brain tumours may be hard to treat due to their ability to produce their own blood vessels, according to new research.Glioblastomas, one of the most aggressive forms of the brain injury, can feed on blood vessels and so...

Drinking women 'risk brain injury'

22 November 2010

Women who drink to excess are more at risk of brain injury and heart and liver damage, according to reports.A long-term study of data from over 500,000 people found that the difference in how men and women metabolize alcohol means...

'Trojan horse' capsule could shrink tumour size

19 November 2010

A breakthrough in brain cancer treatment has come in the form of a tiny "Trojan horse" capsule.The capsule could help anti-cancer drugs bypass a barrier in the brain which is designed to protect against attack.This significant...

Pioneering stem cell brain trial has begun

18 November 2010

Doctors have successfully injected stem cells into the brain of a Scottish man who suffered brain injury after a stroke.The trial, called Pilot Investigation of Stem Cells in Stroke (PISCES), is designed to check the safety of the...

Scientists generate 3D model of the brain

18 November 2010

Scientists are able to examine the brain like never before after developing new technology which allows them to generate a three-dimensional version of the brain.This new model, which could benefit those with brain injury, has found...

Speaking two languages helps delay onset of Alzheimer's

16 November 2010

Bilingualism is helpful in delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease symptoms in the brain, according to a study.Research carried out by Toronto's Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute has found that people who have the...

Marijuana 'causes brain injury to young'

16 November 2010

Smoking marijuana when under the age of 16 could cause brain injury, new research has found.Using the drug regularly when young can cause neurological changes which can hinder the individuals' ability to concentrate, think abstractly...

Tetris could help those with PTSD, says research

15 November 2010

Retro computer game Tetris could help Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) sufferers recover, according to new research.Researchers found that those who played Tetris following a traumatic event to simulate the brain injury suffered...

New warnings of mobile phone brain cancer link

15 November 2010

Using a mobile phone could cause serious brain injury, a new book warns.Epidemiologist Devra Davis has published a book about the danger of radiation from mobile phones causing illnesses such as brain cancer.These words of caution...

Tinnitus 'caused by the brain'

12 November 2010

Tinnitus, a ringing in the ear many claim to suffer from, is caused by neurons in the brain, according to new research.A study from McMaster University in Ontario, found that the phantom ringing in the ears is not caused by a defect...

High cholesterol 'does not cause higher dementia risk'

12 November 2010

Women with high cholesterol in mid-life are at no more risk of developing dementia than women who have lower levels, according to new research.It was previously thought that maintaining a low level of cholesterol in middle age was...

Infant brain injury 'caused by mothers who smoke'

11 November 2010

Mothers who smoke during pregnancy could be causing brain injury to their unborn children, new findings show.Babies of mothers who smoke are more at risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Sids), which could be due to smoking affecting...

Simple tests 'could predict Alzheimer's'

11 November 2010

A simple mental test could predict future disorders of the brain, according to new research.Researchers at the Australian National University and Brunel University, London, used a computer-based test which can calculate the risk of...

Traumatic brain injury 'prevails among youth offenders'

10 November 2010

Traumatic brain injury is far more prevalent among young offenders than across society as a whole, new research indicates.Brain injury is associated with youths having a greater number of convictions, although the University of Exeter...

Fish oil could protect against stroke brain injury

09 November 2010

Doctors may be able to limit brain injury resulting from stroke by administering a fish oil component to patients.Docosahexaenoic acid can be used to protect brain tissue against the damaging impacts of ischemic stroke, according to...

Electric brain stimulation could improve brain injury

08 November 2010

Applying electrical currents to the brain can improve an individual's maths abilities for up to six months, new research has found. Scientists at Oxford University believe that these findings could help people with dyscalculia,...

High-risk autism gene 'changes brain patterns'

08 November 2010

Children who have a high risk gene for autism have a distinct pattern of brain connections, according to new findings. Researchers at UCLA and Scripps performed brain scans on children with and without the autism risk gene while they...

Other parts of the brain can perform memory function

05 November 2010

If a part of the brain which controls memory or attention suffers brain injury, other parts of the brain can take over, research has shown.Findings from the University of California, Berkeley, show that memory is not stored in one...

Headgear does not prevent brain injury in rugby players

04 November 2010

Protective headgear fails to prevent brain injury during contact sports such as rugby, according to an expert.Dr Michael Cusimano, a neurosurgeon at St Michael's Hospital, has said that existing headgear and mouth guards do not...

Injured footballer moved to spinal injury rehab

04 November 2010

Paralysed American football player Eric LeGrand, who suffered severe spinal injury after making a tackle during a game, has moved on to the next phase of his treatment.The defensive tackle for Rutgers University has been moved to a...

Fish oil does not slow the process of dementia, a new study has found.

03 November 2010

Research into the brain shows that taking fish oil capsules does not slow either mental or physical decline in Alzheimer's patients as previously thought.A study, conducted by Oregon Health and Science University, gave half a group...

Brain injury 'takes months to unfold'

02 November 2010

Traumatic brain injury resulting from a car crash or banging of the head unfolds over months rather than in the minutes following the incident, say researchers.Research by the University of Melbourne used MRI and PET scans to map the...

Sports concussion should be 'taken more seriously'

02 November 2010

Any athlete who is suspected to have a brain injury should be removed from play, says the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).The recommendation states that if there is a possibility of an individual having a concussion during a sports...

Memory reading technology could help brain injury patients

01 November 2010

A new machine designed to record memories could lead the way for technology which will be able to record our dreams, say scientists.Experiments, during which volunteers had electrodes inserted into the brain, enabled researchers to...

Vegetarians at higher risk of dementia

29 October 2010

Vegetarians are at a higher risk of disorders of the brain such as dementia and Alzheimer's due to a vitamin B12 deficiency, according to new findings.Foods that vegetarians and vegans often do not eat such as fish, meat, eggs...

Small area of brain 'could be key to traumatic brain injury'

28 October 2010

A small area of the brain which has been linked to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) could help patients with traumatic brain injury, an expert has said.Researchers from Minneapolis VA Medical Center used a technique called magnetoencephalography...

Heavy smoking 'increases risk of dementia'

27 October 2010

People who smoke 40-a-day face a much higher risk of dementia in later life, according to new findings.The risk of developing Alzheimer's disease more than doubled in people who had consumed more than two packs in middle age, found...

Olfactory cells to further stem cell brain research

27 October 2010

A new model which will investigate diseases of the brain has been developed by researchers at Griffith University.In the new model, stem cells are collected from the olfactory organ that provides the sense of smell in the nose: an...

Nurse suspended after man left with brain injury following life-support mix-up

26 October 2010

An ex-plumber who was paralysed in a traffic accident was left with brain injury after a nurse accidentally switched off his life support machine.Jamie Merrett was paralysed from the neck down and required a ventilator to breathe after...

UCSF awarded stem cell grant

26 October 2010

The University of California, San Francisco has been given money to further human embryonic stem cell research which could be used to treat traumatic brain injury.To encourage advancement in the area, the California Institute for Regenerative...

Genetics next step in brain research

25 October 2010

Disorders of the brain can be diagnosed by a simple DNA test, say neurological leaders.Advancements in the area of genetics have fuelled research of brain disorders, according to researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Emory...

Snoring linked to brain injury, research finds

22 October 2010

People who have restless nights could be suffering from brain injury, according to new findings. Snoring and troubled sleep could be a sign of brain injury, indicates research by the Institute for Breathing and Sleep at Melbourne's...

Coffee and tea could lessen risk of brain cancer

21 October 2010

Researchers have discovered that drinking coffee and tea regularly could protect individuals from a type of brain cancer. Consuming just half a cup per day could lower the chance of cancer in the brain by up to 34 per cent, reports...

NFL crack down on tackles, after spate of head and spinal injury

20 October 2010

The NFL has promised to crack down on illegal tackles in American Football after an alarming series of player brain injuries last Sunday (October 17th).Two players from the Washington Redskins suffered concussion following blows to...

Grant to further brain injury research

19 October 2010

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have been given $2.1 million (£1.3 million), which could help those suffering from brain injury.The Advanced Technology/Therapeutic Development Award, granted by the US Department of...

US army develops blood test to mild brain injury

15 October 2010

A blood test developed by the US army to detect brain injury could have application beyond diagnosis among soldiers.This could be particularly useful for detecting brain trauma in young athletes, combat troops and infants with "shaken...

Transformers brain injury claim rejected

14 October 2010

All necessary steps were taken to avoid the brain injury suffered by an extra on the set of the third Transformers film, safety inspectors have said.The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA) has cleared producers...

Working memory continues despite brain injury

13 October 2010

Brain injury sufferers display functioning memory of where objects are placed, scientists have said.Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, noted that brain injury patients have the ability to remember the arrangement...

South Yorkshire Police slammed for treatment of brain injury man

12 October 2010

Mistakes were made by police when dealing with a man who had sustained a brain injury, an inquiry has found.South Yorkshire Police have been criticised for treating a man suffering a brain injury as a drunk, an Independent Police Complaints...

EC backs traumatic brain injury drug

11 October 2010

A treatment for traumatic brain injury patients has been given Orphan Drug Designation by the European Commission (EC).The status means NeuroVive Pharmaceutical's AB's NeuroSTAT product for the treatment of brain injury will...

Underlying brain injury found in concussion-free athletes

08 October 2010

American footballers thought to be free from concussions may have underlying brain injury concerns, a new study says. Research from Purdue University suggests that some high school footballers suffer changes in brain function that...

US congressman 'recovered from brain injury'

07 October 2010

A US congressman is completely recovered from a brain injury that required surgery six months ago, it has been reported.Republican Dave Reichert for Washington got the all clear from a doctor, who told the congressman that no abnormalities...

Hypertonic fluids 'do not improve traumatic brain injury outcomes'

06 October 2010

Sufferers of a traumatic brain injury who receive a hypertonic solution early on do not show improved neurological outcomes or survival rates compared to patients receiving a normal saline solution.It had been thought that hypertonic...

Brain injury link to memory mechanism found

05 October 2010

A major step forward in brain injury treatment may have been made after a team of US and Australian researchers isolated a new pathway used to learn and store memories.This secondary process of learning is being hailed as a major breakthrough,...

Methamphetamine link to brain injury treatment

04 October 2010

Traumatic brain injury patients may see methamphetamine used to treat their condition, it has been reported.Dave Poulsen, a research assistant professor at the University of Montana, believes he may about to make a breakthrough in...

Spinal injury soldier 'inspiring other patients'

01 October 2010

Spinal injury patients are being inspired by the story a soldier who was left paralysed in a car crash, it is reported.Twenty-three-year-old Lee grant from Buckie in the north-east of Scotland suffered a spinal injury that left him...

Brain injury link to Segway scooters

29 September 2010

The risk of sustaining a brain injury when riding Segway scooters has been highlighted by a new study showing an increase in head traumas caused by the machines.Coming just days after Segway boss Jimi Heselden, was killed in an accident...

Scientists 'rewiring' the brain after injury

28 September 2010

Sufferers of a traumatic brain injury may have their brain "rewired" to bypass the damaged area and restore normal function.This is the goal of scientists in the US, who are hoping to build a tiny electronic device that will...

Brain injury officer replaced

27 September 2010

An army officer responsible for overseeing the treatment of US soldiers recovering from brain injury has been forced to step down, it is reported.Colonel Robert Saum has been moved from the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological...

US Congress considers law to reduce brain injury in children

24 September 2010

Children face a lifetime of difficulties if schools do not protect them from traumatic brain injuries, a US Congressional committee has been told.Lawmakers in the US are looking to bring in a bill to safeguard pupils from the effects...

Getting up the noses of acquired brain injury patients

23 September 2010

Patients suffering from a form of acquired brain injury caused by cancer may be able to take a drug treatment nasally, rather than having to inject it.Scientists say the initial tests of a nose drop version of the drug methotrexate...

$11m brain injury claim settled

22 September 2010

A brain injury claim in the US has resulted in an $11 million (£7 million) payout for a family.Kayla Mae McCraw was left with a brain injury meaning she will never be able to walk or talk after failures made during her delivery...

Traumatic brain injury ice hockey risk highlighted

21 September 2010

Children and adolescents are more likely to sustain a traumatic brain injury than adults, it has been claimed.This is the view of Jeff Deits, lead author of a study into the incidence rate of injuries in ice hockey in the US.He said...

Charity wins praise for brain injury booklets

20 September 2010

Brain injury charity Headway has been recognised by the British Medical Association (BMA) for some of its publications.Psychological effects of brain injury and Memory problems after brain injury each received Highly Commended prizes...

Brain injury risk higher for overweight drinkers

20 September 2010

Excessive drinking when overweight can significantly increase a person's chances of suffering from a brain injury, a new study has found.The report shows that overweight drinkers may be more susceptible to a brain injury than drinkers...

Brain injury breakthrough in neuro pathways

17 September 2010

Scientists may be able to induce the brain to repair itself, thanks to a major new discovery made by a team at the Children's National Medical Center in the US. Two types of signalling pathways that are activated during brain cell...

Brain injury found in US college footballer who committed suicide

16 September 2010

Signs of repeated head trauma that cause brain injury have been found in a post-motem of a star college-level American footballer. Twenty-one-year-old Owen Thomas, who was the captain of the University of Pennsylvania football team,...

Acquired brain injury research sees breakthrough

15 September 2010

Acquired brain injury patients who have suffered a stroke may find stem cell treatment can help them regain some motor skills, a new study has found.Spinal cord stem cells were successfully implanted into rat brains affected by stroke,...

Support services 'better than prison' for brain injury sufferers

14 September 2010

Money earmarked for prisons should instead be focused on brain injury sufferers, it has been claimed. At least four in every five prisoners in jails in the Canadian province of British Columbia has suffered a brain injury, making rehabilitation...

Brain injury symptoms 'can persist long after incident'

13 September 2010

Behavioural changes that result from a brain injury can persist for a long time, it is claimed. According to Helium.com's Leigh Goessel, while some obvious problems can be overcome in time, there are many underlying issues that...

Basketball traumatic brain injury rate rises

13 September 2010

Children who play basketball may be more at risk of a traumatic brain injury than they were in the past, a new study has found. The incidence rate of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among children aged five to 19-years-old rose by...

Hovis firm fined for traumatic brain injury

10 September 2010

A firm has been fined after a worker suffered a traumatic brain injury and spinal injury while at work. Premier Foods, which makes Hovis and Mr Kipling products, was fined £14,000 following a Health and Safety Executive (HSE)...

Traumatic brain injury soldiers 'not receiving Purple Heart'

09 September 2010

Soldiers serving with the US Army who suffer traumatic brain injury may not be receiving the medal and recognition they are due, it has been claimed.An investigation by NPR and ProPublica has accused the US military of scepticism over...

Scientists attempting to produce brain atlas

08 September 2010

An international team of scientists is attempting to map the brain by finding out exactly how different parts connect to one another.Brain injury patients may be among those to benefit from better understanding of how varying sections...

Call for early intervention for acquired brain injury patients

07 September 2010

There is a need for a rehabilitation unit for brain injury patients to be set up in Bradford, it has been claimed.Campaigners want to see a facility to offer better treatment to people who have suffered a brain injury, as currently...

Brain can speak by itself, scientists claim

07 September 2010

People who have been severely paralysed by a brain injury may be able to speak simply by thinking, according to new research.Scientists have managed to attach micro electrodes to the brains of patients who suffer from so-called locked-in...

Screening for blood clots in brain surgery patients 'may be inadequate'

06 September 2010

People who have suffered an acquired brain injury may be at a greater risk of suffering a blood clot during surgery because doctors are not screening patients effectively, a new study has claimed.One of the major complications that...

Brain injury cyclists to discuss recovery in free talk

03 September 2010

A cyclist who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury is set to host a free presentation explaining his recovery to an audience in the US.Jerry Christensen's Recovery Is Now presentation will be taking place at the University...

Shop opens in aid of brain injury charity

02 September 2010

A new shop has opened that will support one of the UK's leading brain injury charities, it has been reported.Opened by mayor Ken Weston, the shop in Altrincham will send its proceeds to Headway, which helps provide support and...

Do women cope better with a traumatic brain injury?

01 September 2010

It may be estrogen that helps women to fare better after the likes of a traumatic brain injury, scientists have shown.Blocking the estrogen receptors in females results in women coping with a traumatic injury like men, according to...

Kids' risk of sports head injury 'increases over the decade'

31 August 2010

Children may be at a higher risk of sports-related brain injury today than a decade ago, research suggests.A study carried out at the Hasbro Children's Hospital indicates that instances of sports-related concussion have increased...

Brain injury trauma 'should be considered chronic'

27 August 2010

Traumatic brain injury should be reclassified as a chronic disease, according to leading experts in the field.Ongoing research by scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston indicates that the condition may accelerate...

Soldiers are a 'hidden epidemic' of brain injury

26 August 2010

Soldiers returning from service could be adding to the emerging silent traumatic brain injury epidemic, according to a new report.No effective traumatic brain injury therapy currently exists, according to a new paper published by Arrowhead,...

Umbilical cords may offer brain injury treatment

25 August 2010

Cells collected from the blood of human umbilical cord cells (HUCBs) could soon be used to treat brain injury caused by stroke.Researchers from the University of South Florida have successfully demonstrated that umbilical cord cells...

Traumatic brain injury 'a high risk when sledding'

24 August 2010

Traumatic brain injury is a high risk factor among those involved in sledding collisions, new research shows. More than half of all injuries sustained while partaking in this popular winter pastime are the result of collisions, with...

Woman left with brain injury after Rottweiler incident

20 August 2010

In a case that shows just how easy a life can change forever, a woman in the US has been left with a brain injury after hitting her head on a pavement when she was knocked down by a dog.Kristy Koetje, from Portage in Michigan, was...

Alcohol-related brain injury warning

20 August 2010

People in Scotland who have been diagnosed with acquired brain injury (ABI) or alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) may be missing out on the correct treatment because of wrong diagnoses, a new report claims.The Mental Welfare Commission...

Hormone injection 'may reduce brain injury'

19 August 2010

Doctors in the US hope to reduce the chances of a brain injury following a head trauma by injecting patients with a hormone to reduce swelling on the brain. Trials have shown that administering the hormone progesterone to patients...

Sports brain injury link with motor neuron disease

18 August 2010

Sportsmen who suffer repeated mild traumatic brain injury are at greater risk of suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a form of motor neuron disease better known as Lou Gehrig's disease.The Center for the Study of...

Firm fined after brain injury accident

17 August 2010

A company has been fined after admitting to failures that resulted in a worker suffering a traumatic brain injury.Gwyndaf Davies fell through a roof of a farm building onto a concrete floor last year and was left with a brain injury...

Acquired brain injury breakthrough made

16 August 2010

Scientists in the US have isolated a new signalling pathway between brain tumour cells that could lead to treatment of one of the most malignant causes of acquired brain injury.Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is deadly form of solid...

Brain injury soldier weds

13 August 2010

A Canadian soldier who suffered a traumatic brain injury while serving in Afghanistan has married his fiancee after four years of rehabilitation.Trevor Greene was left with a severe brain injury after being attacked with an axe in...

Brain injury charity to hold 'day of family fun'

12 August 2010

A charity is holding a walking and cycling day to raise funds for brain injury.The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey is holding its annual Walk for Thought/Cycle for Safety event in October to raise money and to increase awareness...

School fundraises for brain injury charity

11 August 2010

A school in Wales has held events aimed at raising money for a leading brain injury charity, it has been reported.Children from Llanedeyrn Primary School in Cardiff held a buffet breakfast and art event for Headway, which supports...

Are acquired brain injury patients taking their medicine?

10 August 2010

Acquired brain injury patients may not be taking the medicine that has been prescribed them, a new study reveals.A quarter of people of who suffer a stroke - one of the major causes of brain injury - stop taking their medication within...

Genetic link to acquired brain injury illness found

09 August 2010

Meningitis, a major cause of acquired brain injury, could be more dangerous to people with certain types of genes, research has found.Researchers from Imperial College London (UCL) and the Genome Institute of Singapore have identified...

Meningitis brain injury risk highlighted

06 August 2010

To stop meningitis, a major cause of acquired brain injury, doctors need to be alert to the warning signs, a leading charity has claimed.The Meningitis Research Foundation said that meningitis occurs very rapidly, making early diagnosis...

Brain injury charity warns of London cycle scheme risk

05 August 2010

A leading brain injury charity has warned that a new bicycle scheme in central London could be putting lives at risk.Headway believes that enough has been done to ensure safety for users of the new London Cycle Hire scheme.The charity's...

There's Hope for brain injury patients

05 August 2010

A man who suffered a serious brain injury has spoken of his "remarkable" recovery and how he plans to set up a charity in honour of the doctor who saved his life.Tony Steel wants to establish The Hope Trust, a respite centre for brain...

Special glasses 'may help traumatic brain injury patients'

04 August 2010

Traumatic brain injury sufferers may benefit from new prismatic lenses, scientists have said.Sufferers of traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been found to suffer from visual image misalignment, or vertical heterophoria, which puts eye...

Healthy brain tissue 'compensates' for areas damaged by brain injury

03 August 2010

Brain injury damage to areas responsible for memory results in other parts of the brain taking over functions, scientists claim.Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have found that when brain injury patients...

Ice hockey brain injury theory challenged

02 August 2010

After scientists in Canada found that body checking is the prime cause of brain injury in youth ice hockey, new research from the US points to a different conclusion.Scientists from the University of Buffalo have carried out a five...

Man died from brain injury after trying to break up fight

30 July 2010

A fight led to the death of a 26-year-old man from a brain injury, an inquest has heard.Denis Nolan died in November 2008 after trying to separate two brothers who were fighting on the main street in Glanworth village in Ireland.Mr...

James Cracknell brain injury 'minimised by cycle helmet'

29 July 2010

James Cracknell's wife has spoken for the first time about the brain injury he suffered following his horrific traffic accident in the US.Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, TV presenter Beverley Turner said that it was the cycle helmet...

Spinal cord injury research institute bulking up on PFCs

28 July 2010

A leading research institution for spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury has made a "significant order" for a type of ultra-oxygen carrying perfluorocarbon-based product.Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has ordered the...

Brain injury risk targeted by NFL

28 July 2010

The risk of brain injury resulting from repeated concussions has been acknowledged by the US National Football League (NFL) with a new poster campaign.The document, which will be required to be hung in every team's dressing room, warns...

Brain injury children 'can't tell stories'

27 July 2010

A child who has suffered a brain injury may find it hard to tell stories despite other language skills catching up with other children, a new study has claimed.The team from the University of Chicago examined children who had suffered...

Bowling recognised with brain and spinal injury award

26 July 2010

A woman has won an award for her services to people with brain and spinal injuries.Annette Bowling was recognised by the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission with the annual Pathfinder Award for Outstanding Service.Ms Bowling,...

Radiation therapy brain injury link

26 July 2010

Radiation targeted at a specific part of the brain may double the survival of people suffering from a type of acquired brain injury, scientists claim.Brain cancer patients who received high doses of radiation on a part of the brain...

Brain injury 'healed by oxygen'

23 July 2010

An Indian man who suffered a brain injury after a rotating grinder broke open the front of his skull has made a 90 per cent recovery, it is reported.Anil Patel, a 22-year-old construction worker, is almost back to normal following...

Scientists find new compound to aid brain injury recovery

23 July 2010

People who suffer a brain injury following a stroke could get better treatment, after scientists claimed to have identified a new synthetic version of a compound that is naturally occurring in the body.Researchers from the Henry Ford...

Bran injury link to anxiety

21 July 2010

The risk of developing an acquired brain injury is greater in people who are anxious, after new research suggests that anxiety can lead to strokes.People who suffer from anxiety are as much as 74 per cent more likely to suffer a stroke,...

Traumatic brain injury troops face epilepsy danger

20 July 2010

A soldier who suffers a traumatic brain injury whilst in action could be at higher risk of epilepsy years after the brain injury occurred, according to new research.The study, published in the medical journal of the American Academy...

New Zealand brain injury woman 'sounds Welsh'

19 July 2010

A brain injury patient from New Zealand has been speaking with a Welsh accent for the last two years after awaking one morning to find her Kiwi twang had gone.Bronwyn Fox of Invercargill developed the accent overnight two years ago,...

Brain injury 'changes personality'

15 July 2010

One of the toughest things about brain injury is that it can make someone's personality almost unrecognisable to their family and friends, one brain injury sufferer has claimed.Dennis Watson told the Whitecourt Star that most people...

Brain injury patient blinked to stay alive

14 July 2010

A man who suffered a brain injury that left him unresponsive in coma was about to have his life support machine switched off when doctors realised something remarkable.As Richard Rudd was faced with death he managed to blink his eyes...

Brain injury patients 'can fix themselves'

13 July 2010

Following a brain injury it appears that the brain has an uncanny ability to reboot itself like a computer, scientists claim.A team from Hobart's Menzies Research Institute in Australia found that cells in one part of the brain are...

Bikers 'at risk of brain injury'

09 July 2010

There could be fewer motorcyclists left with a brain injury in India after the country's Supreme Court made it compulsory for motorbike manufacturers to sell helmets along with vehicles, it is reported.In India, despite helmets being...

Brain injury survivor in GB Paralympic move

08 July 2010

A man who was left with a brain injury after surviving a vicious attack could play football at the 2012 Paralympics, it has been reported.Robbie Hughes, who had his head repeatedly stamped on while on holiday, is in talks with the...

Music link to brain injury

07 July 2010

Music could be used to help stroke patients recover from brain injury, according to new research.Several small trials of music therapy for stroke patients with a brain injury suggest the treatment can improve their speech, behaviour...

Acquired brain injury action plan launches

06 July 2010

Acquired brain injuries (ABIs) in Northern Ireland (NI) are to be better treated after a minister set out a new initiative.Health minister Michael McGimpsey today (July 6th) unveiled the NI executive's Acquired Brain Injury Action...

Brain injury treatment 'has improved'

05 July 2010

A leading brain injury specialist has claimed that more people survive from serious brain injuries than ever before.Professor David Menon of the Neurological Critical Care Unit (NCCU) at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge believes...

Richard Burns Foundation to support brain injury charity

02 July 2010

Brain injury Headway is to get some financial help from the Richard Burns Foundation, it has been announced.At this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, the foundation will donate all its proceeds to Headway Tunbridge Wells and District...

Reproductive link to traumatic brain injury investigated

01 July 2010

The link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the reproductive health of women is the subject of a major new study in Canada.Scientists from the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute looked at the health outcomes of 104 premenopausal...

Cycle helmets 'vital to prevent a brain injury'

30 June 2010

A brain injury can be prevented by something as simple and as easy to wear as a crash helmet when cycling, it is claimed.Legislation to force people to wear cycle helmets may the best option to prevent traumatic brain injuries from...

Brain injury sufferer shows his green fingers

29 June 2010

A man who suffered a brain injury has been rewarded for his volunteer work that he claims has been vital to his recovery, it has been reported.During six years of volunteer work at Kew Gardens, Ian O'Reilly has learned how to adapt...

Doctors reveal American footballer had brain injury

28 June 2010

Traumatic brain injury had caused degenerative neurological damage to an American footballer who died late last year, doctors have revealed.According to the Associated Press, Dr Julian Bailes told ESPN that Chris Henry, who played...

Ronin role for acquired brain injury patients

25 June 2010

Brain injury patients suffering from tumours could have a better chance treatment after scientists in the US found how a type of protein regulator controls cell growth.The team from Baylor College of Medicine identified how Ronin and...

Work 'can be a motivator' in brain injury recovery

24 June 2010

Suffering a brain injury can mean a long and arduous process of recovery, according to some acquired brain injury survivors.In an article for the Guardian, brain injury patient Tim Lusher described the difficult steps that he has taken...

Antibody treatment 'may improve lives of spinal cord injury patients'

22 June 2010

A major grant for research into a new antibody treatment for spinal cord injury patients could help doctors reduce the effects of a spinal injury.The US defence department has given over $1 million (£680,000) to the Robarts Research...

Doctors reduce radiation exposure in brain injury patients

22 June 2010

A clinical study in the US has revealed how sufferers of strokes - a major cause of acquired brain injury - could be exposed to less radiation during computed tomography (CT), angiography (CTA) and CT perfusion scans.The team from...

Shorter hospital stays for acquired brain injury patients

21 June 2010

Patients suffering from one of the main causes of acquired brain injury - brain tumours - could spend less time in hospital recovering from surgery by staying awake during part of their operation, a new study has suggested.A team from...

Council fined after worker suffered fatal brain injuries

18 June 2010

East Ayrshire council has admitted that it failed the family of a man who died following a severe brain injury sustained in an accident at work.The Scottish local authority was fined £56,000 after admitting to a health and safety...

Cranial bone replacement advance for brain injury sufferers

17 June 2010

A new technological advance could make a difference to traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients.Degradable implants that allow the cranium to heal itself following a skull fracture have been developed by German scientists.Resobone implants...

Protein treatment can 'prevent and reverse' acquired brain injury

17 June 2010

Acquired brain injury caused by meningitis can be prevented by using a type of protein that occurs naturally in the body, new research has found.A team from Childrens Hospital Los Angeles studied the effects of IL-10 of the cytokines...

Prefrontal cortex brain injury link with reaction times

16 June 2010

Brain injury patients who have suffered damage to the prefrontal cortex show a reduction in intentional anticipation, according to a study.Researchers from the University of Granada in Spain found that while intentional anticipation...

Children's services slammed after brain injury death

15 June 2010

Nottinghamshire children's and health services have been criticised for their handling of the case of a baby who suffered a brain injury that led to her death.Services in place that could have prevented the death of child D, as she...

Understanding brain injuries with astrocytes

15 June 2010

Scientists in Sweden have found that common brain cells known as astrocytes affect the nerve signals that make our brains work, in a development that could help with the understanding and treatment of brain injuries.Researchers from...

Researchers reveal brain injury risks in ice hockey

14 June 2010

The tactic of bodychecking more than triples the risk of concussion in young ice hockey players, perhaps leading to brain injury, according to a new study.Researchers from the University of Calgary in Canada looked at ice hockey players...

New ultrasound technique to help treat brain injuries

10 June 2010

The treatment of acquired brain injuries could be aided by a new technique developed by scientists in the US.A system of non-invasive ultrasound therapy could be used to treat brain injury patients after researchers at Arizona State...

Predictor of strokes could reduce acquired brain injuries

09 June 2010

Acquired brain injuries from strokes in young people could be reduced with the proper diagnosis after a new study found a link between strokes and so-called silent strokes.Researchers from Hopital Notre Dame in Montreal discovered...

Brain injury centre to welcome visitors for open day

08 June 2010

A brain injury centre will open its doors to the public to allow them to see exactly the sort of work it carries out.The Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Unit in Evesham will welcome visitors this month to let them see how the centre helps...

Brain injury drivers meet to discuss experiences

07 June 2010

Fellow brain injury sufferers Richard Hammond and Sir Stirling Moss met recently to discuss the effects of brain injuries while making a documentary for BBC television.Hammond, the Top Gear presenter, suffered brain injuries when he...

Trials offer hope for spinal injury sufferers

04 June 2010

Preclinical trials of a possible new treatment for spinal injuries have yielded positive results that could be a significant boost for patients.Research carried out by a Miami medical school showed that pharmaceutical company Oxygen...

Brain injuries in sport tackled at conference

04 June 2010

Brain injuries among professional sportsmen are being underestimated, it has been claimed.Specialists in brain injuries and other medical experts have convened on Washington DC for a conference on the effects that playing American...

Brain injury charity calls for cyclists

03 June 2010

Brain injury charity Headway is calling on people who are interested in cycling to help them raise funds and awareness for brain injuries with a series of sponsored cycle rides.The charity, which aims to promote awareness about the...

Brain injury patient 'success story'

03 June 2010

A woman who suffered a brain injury after a car accident has talked of her ongoing recovery and regaining her independence.Stephanie McCulloch sustained a serious brain injury that left in her in a coma for four months after she was...

Brain injury woman 'died after ambulance went to help someone else'

02 June 2010

A woman who suffered a brain injury died after the ambulance that was sent to reach her was diverted to another case, it has emerged.Paramedics were called to Bonita Mason's house in Suffolk in May last year after she fell down a flight...

Brain injury survivor tells his story

27 May 2010

A man who suffered a brain injury has told his story of how he has come to terms with awaking from a coma to discover his wife had died.Daniel Coe and his wife were hit by a car as they went to the rescue of another motorist. The accident...

Brain injury cooling technique on trial

27 May 2010

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are to be treated with a "revolutionary" new cooling technique going on trial at Imperial College.Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is taking part in a worldwide study of nearly two thousand...

War leads to 'unique brain injury'

26 May 2010

A type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs in soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq has been identified by scientists.Brain injuries sustained from roadside bombs and homemade explosive devices are common among serving troops...

Brain injuries lead to sleeping problems, research suggests

25 May 2010

Brain injury sufferers have trouble sleeping because of reduced levels of a hormone that regulates their biological clock, according to a new study.Researchers at Monash University in Australia found that people who had suffered a...

Acquired brain injury breakthrough

25 May 2010

Acquired brain injuries in children could be prevented through better treatment for meningitis, according to new research.Increasing levels of a protein that is found in the body was found to protect against the e coli KI bacteria,...

Doctor with brain injury is 'lucky'

24 May 2010

A doctor who suffered a brain injury has described himself as "lucky" after learning to appreciate what he can still do.Garnet Cummings, an emergency room doctor, has rebuilt his life following an accident in which a lorry...

Brain injury scientist to move

21 May 2010

One of Britain's leading brain injury scientists is to leave the UK and take up a position in Canada after winning a £13 million grant.Dr Adrian Owen, a neuroscientist currently at Cambridge University, is to take up a position...

New aid for brain injury sight problems

20 May 2010

People left partially sighted after a brain injury could benefit from a new computer-based technique, it has been claimed.New research from Durham University found that a simple computer course could result in significantly better...

Children's brain injury centre to launch

19 May 2010

Children with acquired brain injuries are to benefit from a new dedicated service that is to be launched in the UK.The Acquired Brain Injury Service for young people is a new residential rehabilitation unit opening in November that...

Traumatic brain injury connected to depression

19 May 2010

Traumatic brain injury patients are more likely than not to suffer from serious depression during the first year of treatment, a study has found.Integrated mental health services are needed for brain injury patients, according to researchers...

Brain injury awareness week targets A&E

18 May 2010

A campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of brain injury takes place this week.The charity Headway is running a week-long series of events designed to educate both hospitals and patients about the need for better information...

'Bold finding' for brain injuries

17 May 2010

A team led by researchers from Stanford University has made a breakthrough in the field of neuroscience that could help the way serious brain injuries are treated.Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has long been used to show...

Brain injury research examines sickle cell disease effects

14 May 2010

Brain injury research examines sickle cell disease effectsA new study suggests that adults with sickle cell disease who experience only mild symptoms of the condition may have a heightened risk of impaired brain function.The research,...

Familiar voices 'could awake brain injury coma patients'

14 May 2010

A clinical trial is being carried out in the US that aims to determine whether hearing a familiar voice could help a brain injury patient come out of a coma.As part of the study, Karen Schroeder's voice was recorded on to a CD and...

Brain injury the focus of new transatlantic study

12 May 2010

A major new academic study is set to examine how the brain reacts to sudden physiological changes and it is hoped that it could shed new light on the recovery process after a brain injury.Academics from Stanford University will lead...

Brain injury campaign backed by Devon rehabilitation centre

11 May 2010

A centre in Devon that provides support to people with brain injuries is giving its backing to a new campaign targeted at primary school children.The Woodmill residential centre in Cullompton has provided local schools with a free...

Princess Anne set to open specialist brain injury hospital

11 May 2010

A hospital specialising in the treatment of brain injuries is set to be officially opened by Princess Anne later this month.The new unit at Graham Anderson House in Glasgow provides intensive treatment to adults between the ages of...

Soldiers' traumatic brain injuries 'compounded by other disorders'

10 May 2010

Many American soldiers who are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with traumatic brain injuries are also suffering from other conditions which make their rehabilitation even more difficult, it is reported.Nine out of ten Iraq and...

Specialist brain injury support service set for expansion

10 May 2010

An organisation that specialises in providing healthcare support to brain injury patients is set for a major expansion in the north of England.Newcastle-based Neuro Partners plans to open new offices in Middlesbrough and Warrington...

Dark chocolate 'may reduce brain injury after a stroke'

06 May 2010

A new study in the US suggests that an ingredient in dark chocolate could provide some level of protection against brain injury after a stroke.Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, found that rats given a...

Brain injury charity holds 'wear a hat day'

05 May 2010

A brain injury charity is urging people to wear a hat for a day as part of an innovative fundraising drive.Herefordshire Headway is asking local people, organisations and school children to don some headwear on May 21st in order to...

Traumatic brain injury patients' chronic fatigue 'linked to vitamin D'

04 May 2010

European researchers have appear to have discovered that vitamin D deficiency is closely linked with chronic fatigue among patients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries.After evaluating a range of factors, scientists led by Jessica...

Nanoparticles offer tumour brain injury treatment hope

30 April 2010

Scientists hope they will be able to reduce the risk of brain injury caused by tumours by enhancing their visibility in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.By using different nanoparticles, researchers at Ohio State University believe...

Language processed in 'several brain areas'

30 April 2010

New research into the language capabilities of the brain indicates that several regions are associated with formulating a sentence.This could be key to future brain injury treatment and language rehabilitation, with University of Rochester...

Brain injury football tournament to take place in Scotland

29 April 2010

A new event for footballers who have suffered brain injuries is being launched in Scotland.Former Celtic striker Darren Jackson is an ambassador for the CPISRA (Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association) European...

Traumatic brain injury 'can increase Alzheimer's risk'

28 April 2010

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can increase a patient's risk of developing Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, it is reported.TBIs can vary in severity, ranging from a brief period of unconsciousness to coma or death, stated Paul Napoli,...

US singer hospitalised with brain injury

27 April 2010

American singer and reality TV star Bret Michaels was rushed to hospital last Thursday night after suffering a brain haemorrhage, according to reports.The former Poison frontman is said to be in intensive care after being diagnosed...

Brain injury woman makes 'remarkable recovery'

26 April 2010

An Oxford University student who suffered a serious brain injury after falling 100 metres off a cliff has made a "remarkable" recovery, it is reported.Isla Kennedy was 20 years of age when the accident occurred during a cross-country...

Acquired brain injury patients 'may have to pay towards own rehabilitation'

23 April 2010

Acquired brain injury patients in the Worcestershire area may have to contribute to their own rehabilitation as a result of funding cuts, it has emerged.The Acquired Brain Injury programme, which caters for 30 students based at the...

London Marathon man runs for brain injury charity

22 April 2010

A man is raising funds for a brain injury charity by taking part in this year's London Marathon.Professional musician Tim Ball will be running in aid of the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT), which has cared for his friend Rupert...

Traumatic brain injury 'an invisible wound of Afghanistan and Iraq wars'

21 April 2010

Traumatic brain injury has been described as an "invisible wound" of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.That's according to a report by Bob Brewin for nextgov.com, in which he states that the US Defense Department is creating...

'Brain injury' woman develops Chinese accent

20 April 2010

A woman apparently with a form of brain injury has surprised herself and her loved ones by starting to speak with a Chinese accent.Sarah Colwill, who has never visited the Asian country, is thought to have Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS).The...

Sports-related traumatic brain injury 'often preventable'

20 April 2010

Many traumatic brain injuries that occur in a sporting context are preventable, it is claimed.According to an article by Gail Larkin for silive.com, "most experts" agree that the majority of sports injuries that end up in...

Triathlon challenge raises funds for brain injury project

19 April 2010

A group of young people have taken part in a triathlon challenge to raise funds for a community facility for people with brain injuries.The Prince's Trust volunteers in Kidderminster managed to raise £150 for a project to renovate...

Brain training games 'may help brain injury recovery'

19 April 2010

Patients with brain injuries may be able to derive benefits from modern brain training games, a new study suggests.Researchers at London Metropolitan University discovered there was a significant improvement in patients' memory recall...

Newborn given xenon gas in bid to prevent brain injury

16 April 2010

A newborn baby has become the first in the world to be given xenon gas treatment as part of efforts to prevent brain injury.Riley Joyce was not breathing and had no pulse when he was first born by emergency Caesarean section, reports...

Statins may curb further MS brain injury

16 April 2010

Using statins may slow the occurrence of new brain injury caused by lesions associated with multiple sclerosis, new research has shown.Twice the proportion of patients that were administered statins over a 12-month period did not develop...

Welsh brain injury centre expansion will complement existing services

14 April 2010

A brain injury unit in Colwyn Bay in North Wales will complement services already available in Walton, offering long-term treatment to patients.Speaking to the Denbigh Visitor, North Wales Brain Injury Service head of service Dr Rudi...

Coordination of different brain lobes Â�key to working memoryÂ�

14 April 2010

Researchers have found that working memory and attention processes in the brain are key for cognition, which could be key to understanding brain injury.Scientists at the Neuroscience Center of the University of Helsinki used a combination...

Blood-brain barrier treatment 'may prevent Alzheimer's decline'

13 April 2010

Targeting the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's sufferers may delay further brain injury caused by the acquired illness, research suggests.Scientists from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences have demonstrated a...

Scientists make brain mirror neurons breakthrough

13 April 2010

A new discovery about mirror neurons has been made by US scientists and could assist in brain injury treatment.Researchers believe they have found solid evidence of the existence of mirror neurons, which were previously only suspected...

Brain injury 'can cause taste and smell disorders'

12 April 2010

People who suffer brain injuries can experience neurological damage that might lead them to lose their sense of taste and smell, it is reported.Neurological disorders caused by conditions such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's can cause...

Traumatic brain injury progesterone trial begins

09 April 2010

A study to assess the use of progesterone as a potential treatment for traumatic head injuries is underway in the US.The Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is taking part in the project after earlier findings suggested that progesterone...

Traumatic brain injury research project gets $3m funding

09 April 2010

A US study that aims to shed more light on traumatic brain injuries has been awarded a grant of $3 million (£1.96 million).Virginia Tech's Center for Injury Biomechanics has been awarded the funding by the National Highway Traffic...

David Cameron 'deeply disappoints' brain injury charity

08 April 2010

The Conservative Party leader David Cameron has been criticised by a brain injury charity for failing to wear a helmet while cycling into Westminster yesterday (April 7th).Luke Griggs, from the brain charity Headway, said he was "deeply...

North Wales Brain Injury Service 'set for expansion'

08 April 2010

A brain injury treatment unit in north Wales is set to be expanded, it is revealed.Dr Rudi Coetzer, head of service at the North Wales Brain Injury Service in Colwyn Bay, said improvements will be implemented at the facility following...

Military scientists 'develop early detection of traumatic brain injuries'

07 April 2010

Scientists and doctors working for the US military have developed new methods of detecting traumatic brain injuries more quickly than with existing techniques.Researchers at the Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological...

Spasticity therapy 'could assist brain injury patients'

06 April 2010

Stroke patients are being enrolled onto a clinical trial of a novel treatment that could potentially also help those affected by brain injury, it is reported.Medtronic Inc is the company behind Intrathecal Baclofen (ITB) therapy, which...

Traumatic brain injury drug trial underway

06 April 2010

A clinical trial to assess a potential new treatment for traumatic brain injury (TBI) is set to enter its next phase of testing in the US.Neurorehabilitation technology company Kinetic Muscles Inc (KMI) announced it has received a...

Acquired brain injury services 'under review by NHS'

01 April 2010

NHS chiefs are conducting a review of services for people with acquired brain injuries in the Worcestershire area.An NHS Worcestershire spokesperson said the funding of the Acquired Brain Injury Unit in Evesham in future is being considered...

Traumatic brain injury 'can cause personality change'

01 April 2010

Individuals who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) sometimes find that it causes a change in their personality, it is reported.A seminar exploring that very issue was held at West Virginia University in the US this week, where it...

Glycerol 'does not help' meningitis brain damage patients

31 March 2010

Glycerol has been found not to help meningitis patients who have suffered from brain injury.Research published in the BMC Infectious Disease journal tested the effect of glycerol on infant rats and adult mice which had pneumococcal...

Loss of functions 'not linked to brain injury'

31 March 2010

A new report has claimed that the loss of physical and psychological functions in the brain is not related to injury to the organ.The research by Rainer Scheid and D Yves von Cramon, published in the Deutsches Arzteblatt International...

Concussion linked to increased risk of future brain injury

31 March 2010

People who experience a concussion may be at a heightened risk of experiencing brain injuries in future, it is claimed.The increased risk may partly be a result of the individual's lifestyle, but it may also be due to an increased...

Brain injuries unit in call for funding

31 March 2010

A brain injuries unit in Worcestershire needs more funding in order to continue to provide all of its specialist services.The Acquired Brain Injury Unit in Evesham, the only one of its kind in the country, is looking to raise £45,000...

Kids' helmets 'reduce severe brain injury risk by 88%'

31 March 2010

Making sure that a child wears a helmet while doing physical activity such as riding a bike can reduce the risk of a severe brain injury by 88 per cent, it is claimed.It can also lower the risk of a head injury in general by 85 per...

Loss of smell after brain injury 'must be monitored'

29 March 2010

People who lose their sense of smell following traumatic brain injury must be monitored to ensure that their symptoms do not worsen even further, according to one expert.Dr Audrey Fortin, a professor at the Universite de Montreal School...

New tool may prevent Alzheimer's caused by brain injury

29 March 2010

A new tool developed by healthcare experts in Japan may lead to the early treatment of Alzheimer's caused by traumatic brain injury.Medical specialists have long linked brain injury to Alzheimer's, but a new device which measures spinal...

Brain injury kids' gesturing linked to language development

29 March 2010

Young children with brain injuries who use gestures to communicate appear to develop their spoken language more effectively than those who do not gesture at a young age, a new study has found.Researchers at the University of Chicago...

Speedy treatment 'essential' for traumatic brain injuries

29 March 2010

It is "essential" that people with traumatic brain injuries are treated as soon as possible after they receive the injury, it is reported."Most neurologists agree that there's a 60 to 90-minute window from the time the...

Brain injury patients in north Lincolnshire 'need better care'

26 March 2010

People in the north Lincolnshire area who suffer from brain injuries could be receiving better care than that which is currently on offer, an expert has warned.Dr Abayomi Salawai said that both the type of equipment on offer and the...

New traumatic brain injury guidelines for US military

26 March 2010

The US military is set to work under new guidelines when it comes to dealing with the risk of traumatic brain injuries among its personnel.Army medical staff will soon be required to carry out mandatory examinations of service members...

Brain injuries 'can cause loss of taste and smell'

25 March 2010

People who experience a brain injury can find that their sense of smell or taste has been lost, a new study has found.Mild to severe traumatic brain injury could cause olfactory loss, according to the research published in the journal...

Clinical research points to 'future hope' for traumatic brain injury treatments

24 March 2010

Current scientific research efforts mean that victims of serious traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may in future have access to improved treatment regimes, it is reported.US-based pharmaceutical firm BHR Pharma states that there are...

FC scans 'can predict seriousness of brain injuries'

23 March 2010

Scientists in the US have said it may be possible to use resting-state functional connectivity (FC) scans to predict the effects of strokes and other brain injuries.The scanning approach was originally designed for the study of brain...

Brain injury list of rugby players 'not workable'

22 March 2010

Plans to create a list of rugby players in New Zealand who have experienced brain injuries have been scrapped, it is reported.New Zealand Rugby Union chiefs considered setting up such a system but concluded that it would not be workable,...

Scientists develop technique to switch off brain cells

19 March 2010

Researchers believe they may have developed a new technique for turning off selected brain cells using light.Scientists from Stanford University, are confident that the technique, which uses optogenetics technology, could be a useful...

Stress steroid may boost brain spatial learning

19 March 2010

Spatial learning during puberty could be enhanced by a stress steroid, which effects receptors in the brain, researchers have shown.The alpha4-beta-delta receptors in the hippocampus usually suffer reduced excitability in adolescent...

Traumatic brain injuries 'commonplace in Haiti earthquake'

19 March 2010

A high number of traumatic brain injuries were witnessed by emergency teams working to help those caught up in the Haiti earthquake, it is reported.In addition to traumatic head injuries, many patients who were transported on the US...

Natasha Richardson's fatal brain injury 'triggered helmet debate'

19 March 2010

The death of the actress Natasha Richardson, who suffered a fatal brain injury in a skiing accident, has triggered a debate about whether helmets should be worn on the slopes, it is reported.Her death appears to have led to a "dramatic"...

Traumatic brain injuries 'account for 1 in 3 injury-related deaths in US'

18 March 2010

Traumatic brain injuries account for almost one in three (30.5 per cent) injury-related deaths in the US, a new report has revealed.Furthermore, an estimated 1.7 million fatalities, hospitalisations and emergency department visits...

Brain injury forum launched by Washington Redskins

18 March 2010

A brain injury forum has been organised by the Washington Redskins American football team.The club has invited 500 high school sports coaches to the event on April 17th, where they will get chance to see the team train as well as take...

Oxygen therapy for brain injuries set for major trial

17 March 2010

A major clinical trial of an oxygen-based treatment for patients with brain injuries is set to be launched in the US.Hyberbaric oxygen therapy will be put to the test in the study which is being sponsored by a non-profit group called...

Brain injury man 'awoke from coma with foreign accent'

16 March 2010

A British man suffered a serious traumatic brain injury and awoke from a coma to find himself speaking with a foreign accent.Tom Paterson, 39, from Largs in Ayrshire, was involved in a car crash and went into a coma for six weeks -...

Brain Injury Awareness Month launched in US

16 March 2010

Brain Injury Awareness Month is taking place in the US during March to spread knowledge among the public through a series of events.The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) and its network of 44 chartered state affiliates has...

Traumatic brain injury patients 'benefit from progesterone'

15 March 2010

People who have experienced traumatic brain injuries may benefit from progesterone treatment, it is claimed, as a new clinical trial is launched.A small American study investigating the potential effect of progesterone was so promising...

Brain injury support service achieves ten-year milestone

15 March 2010

A service in Scotland that provides support to people with brain injuries has marked its ten-year anniversary.The West Lothian Community Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Service was initially set up as a one-year project back in 2000...

Soldiers set for compulsory brain injury checks

11 March 2010

US soldiers are set to be urged to get themselves checked for brain injury by medical professionals if they get even the mildest concussion.The Defense Department is expected to launch a new policy of compulsory checking of head injuries...

Compulsory cycle helmet guidance for Jersey children

11 March 2010

Making cycling helmets compulsory for children in Jersey could help reduce the risk of brain injury, it has been claimed.According to the BBC, States Assembly deputy Andrew Green, who is also assistant minister of education, sport...

Warfarin linked to greater incidence of brain injury following stroke

09 March 2010

Patients using the drug warfarin are more likely to suffer brain injury following stroke treatment, new research has shown.The clot-dissolving medicine has been linked with a greater incidence of brain haemorrhage following an acute...

Brain injury haemorrhage 'can be toxic in infants'

08 March 2010

Infant brain injury may be a risk after a haemorrhage, according to new research, with fluid inside ventricles shown to be potentially toxic.A large haemorrhage usually causes brain injury in infants born very early, in whom bleeding...

Prion disease breakthrough provides brain injury insight

05 March 2010

Scientists have made a breakthrough that could help to prevent brain injury caused by prion diseases in the future.An investigation by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) into mice has revealed a new mechanism for...

Wales 'needs dedicated teen brain injury unit'

05 March 2010

Wales could benefit from a dedicated brain injury unit for teenagers, it has been claimed.The mother of a 17-year-old who suffered a brain injury during a holiday in Majorca told the BBC that a unit could help to make teenagers undergoing...

Norepinephrine recommended for treating shock

04 March 2010

Patients that have suffered traumatic brain injury and are in shock should be treated with norepinephrine to stabilise blood pressure, new research claims.The chemical should be used in place of dopamine, which scientists at the Emory...

Llanelli set for new residential brain injury clinic

03 March 2010

A new residential acquired brain injury centre is set to open in the Welsh town of Llanelli.The centre will be used to help people with brain injuries to regain lost skills, perhaps following a road accident or illness, reports the...

Study finds more information on traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer's link

03 March 2010

New information about the connection between traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer's has been discovered by an American study.Research published in the PLoS One journal has highlighted the role of the amyloid-beta (A-beta) protein in...

US army introduces new checks for roadside bomb brain injury

02 March 2010

The US army is set to begin pulling troops caught near roadside blasts out of combat to check for traumatic brain injury.Speaking to USA Today, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Michael Mullen underlined the importance of treating...

Jo Brand impressed by commitment to brain injury dancing fundraiser

02 March 2010

Comedian Jo Brand gave her support to a brain injury charity this weekend by joining fundraisers in a dance marathon.Although not taking part in the gruelling eight-hour jig, the frequent QI comedy show panellist cheered as dancers...

Gene variants 'could increase risk of aneurysm brain injury'

02 March 2010

Three gene variants have been identified that could raise the risk of brain injury resulting from an aneurysm.Smoking is the biggest risk factor for a brain aneurysm, researchers working with the American Stroke Association have found.The...

Cell communication discovery 'could aid brain injury treatment'

01 March 2010

A discovery by scientists revealing how cells communicate with each other could be used to treat brain injury and other organ damage in the future.Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital have found that the body repairs itself using microvesicles,...

Father to run marathon in support of brain-injured son

01 March 2010

A Durham man is training hard to take part in the Albert Bartlett Edinburgh Marathon in May, to raise funds to support the charity looking after his son.Ian's son Carl was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis just two years ago, reports...

Scientists implant wave-detecting computer interface in brain

01 March 2010

Scientists have successfully implanted a brain-computer interface into a patient, which could help guide brain injury treatment in the future.The device, installed by researchers at the University of Chicago, will be used to determine...

Professional fighter's death 'caused by second-impact brain injury'

01 March 2010

A professional fighter in the US has dropped dead after an impact caused a brain injury that doctors claim left the organ fragile.Original Toughman Contest competitor Nathan Johnson died of second-impact syndrome, according to the...

MP to act over Eversham brain injury unit closure

01 March 2010

Outrage at the proposed closure of an acquired brain injury unit has prompted one local MP to take further action.Peter Luff is so outraged at the closure of the unit in South Worcestershire College in Eversham that he is set to challenge...

Embryonic neuron breakthrough 'could revolutionise brain injury treatment'

26 February 2010

Embryonic neurons could be transplanted into humans that have suffered brain injury to help repair damaged circuits, new research has shown.The findings are based on experiments on mice, which suggested that replacing the cells responsible...

Language development findings may aid brain injury treatment

26 February 2010

Newly-discovered differences in how humans learn verbs and nouns could have wider implications for brain injury treatment, researchers have suggested.A study by European scientists has shown that verb learning processes can switch...

Brain injury lecture to assess 'regaining consciousness' research

26 February 2010

Leading neurological experts are set to discuss advances in neuroimaging and the impact this will have on assessing traumatic brain injury next month.The 14th annual Swartz Foundation Mind/Brain Lecture at Stony Brook University will...

Recognising child stroke 'key to preventing further brain injury'

25 February 2010

Recognising the symptoms of a stroke in children early is key to avoiding further brain injury, it has been claimed.Many strokes in children go unrecognised when they first occur, but are capable of repeating within a month, according...

Exercise may prevent MS brain injury, study shows

24 February 2010

Acquired brain injury that results from multiple sclerosis (MS) brain matter deterioration could be curbed with exercise, new research suggests.Highly-fit patients with MS performed better on cognitive function tests than similar less-fit...

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