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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 in a 13-year follow up period than the mortality rate of those with other injuries.

According to the study, over 40 per cent of young people and adults treated for brain injury in one of Glasgow's hospitals were dead 13 years later.

This compares to 28.2 per cent of those hospitalised for other injuries and 19 per cent of participants in a group with no injuries.

Authors wrote: "The reason for greater vulnerability in younger adults is unclear, but requires further consideration, especially given the particularly higher risk of head injury in younger adults. "

Meanwhile, researchers from the Medical College of Georgia have reported findings that an old Indian spice and dye could be used to block brain swelling following traumatic brain injury.

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