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Serious News - September 2009RSS Feed
Hip issues 'could lead to spinal injury'
Problems with hips can have effects on other parts of the body and could even contribute to a spinal injury, it has been suggested.Speaking... Read More...
Brain implants could help those with spinal cord injury
Microelectrodes implanted in the brain could be used to help those paralysed by a spinal cord injury, studies have suggested.Scientists... Read More...
A fall 'could result in brain injury'
Mild brain injuries can be the result of a fall, particularly among older generations.An unexpected blow to the head can damage the... Read More...
Brain injury study 'brings up more questions'
A study into how alcohol can affect brain injury has been said to bring up "more questions than it answers".Some 38,000 patients... Read More...
New spinal injury organisation formed
A new spinal injury organisation - the Life Rolls On Foundation - has been formed.The body, which has been created as a result of a... Read More...
Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals formed
A new body that aims to provide support to people living with spinal injuries has been launched.The Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals... Read More...
'Understand your spine' to understand your spine injury
In order to best comprehend how spine injury surgery works, patients should first have an understanding of their spine, it has been... Read More...
Youngsters get in the swim for spinal cord injury charity
A spinal cord injury charity is to set to receive a boost to its coffers thanks to the efforts of three youngsters.Holly Portz, Kate... Read More...
Traumatic brain injuries on the agenda at medical summit
Treatments for traumatic brain injuries are set to be on the agenda at an upcoming medical summit.EP Global Communications and iMedicor... Read More...
Brain injury researcher hails latest stem cell discoveries
The president of an organisation conducting research into traumatic brain injuries has hailed the latest work in the stem cell (SC)... Read More...
Charity boost for spinal cord injury research
Scientists researching spinal cord injuries at the Ohio State University (OSU) are set to receive a cash boost.Officials behind a new... Read More...
Removing immune cells 'could be effective spinal cord injury treatment'
Removing certain immune cells from the body could form part of future spinal cord injury treatments, scientists have speculated.A team... Read More...
Brain injury sufferer to be honoured at tribute dinner
A brain injury sufferer is set to be commended for his work at a tribute dinner in the US.Chris Leavens is one of five people being... Read More...
Scientists take "major step" in developing spinal cord injury treatment
Scientists looking into a type of spinal cord injury have said their latest research represents a major step forward.The Neuralstem... Read More...
Brain injury patient 'planning to resume her studies'
A brain injury patient who has made an "amazing" recovery has announced plans to return to her studies.Diana Kerr, who suffered... Read More...
Rhythmic circuitry research could aid spinal cord injury sufferers
Breakthrough research into rhythmic circuitry could aid future treatments for spinal cord injuries, it has been claimed.Scientists... Read More...
People with brain injuries 'can be misunderstood'
The public perception of those with brain injuries needs to change, one sufferer has claimed.George Methola, who was struck down with... Read More...
Spinal cord injury sufferer 'making great strides'
A spinal cord injury sufferer is aiming to return to her studies after making great strides in her rehabilitation, it has been claimed.Flynn... Read More...
Brain injury sufferer achieves Ironman feat
A former brain injury patient has defied doctors' predictions that he would never walk again to complete a gruelling sporting challenge.Cyclist... Read More...
Spinal cord injury sufferers 'pedal to record charity donation'
A group of American spinal cord injury (SCI) sufferers have pedalled their way to a record charity donation.Team Ride-On (TRO) used... Read More...
Latest spinal cord injury hydrogel research 'gives hope to sufferers'
Scientists have claimed a new study into natural hydrogels could offer hope to sufferers of spinal cord injuries (SCI).Staff from St... Read More...
Majority of juvenile spinal cord injuries 'affect cervical area'
The majority of spinal cord injuries which affect children occur in the cervical area, it has been asserted.Commenting in a paper on... Read More...
Social interaction 'important part of acquired brain injury rehabilitation'
Acquired brain injury (ABI) rehabilitation programmes should include opportunities for social interaction, if one commentator is to... Read More...
Nature of traumatic brain injuries among soldiers 'can vary'
A US doctor has stated a range of traumatic brain injuries can affect soldiers wounded in battle.Zachary Osbourn told the Missourian... Read More...
Brain injury research looks into use of CT scanners on juveniles
Future brain injury treatments could be affected by new research into the use of computerised tomography (CT) scanners for juvenile... Read More...
Spinal injury sufferer 'has come a long way'
An equestrian rider who endured a spinal injury has "come a long way" since her accident, according to her mother.Madison... Read More...
Brain injury research 'could lead to new sports guidelines'
New research into the causes of brain injuries could lead to changes in health guidelines for American sports stars, it has been asserted.Three... Read More...
Stem cell awards may remind scientists of spinal injury treatment debate
Prizes recently handed out for excellence in the stem cell (SC) arena could remind scientists of debates in recent years about its... Read More...
Baseball player sustains spine injury 'but won't need surgery'
A baseball player who sustained a spine injury this season has to take three months out of the game – but he will not need surgery.Justin... Read More...
New technology aims to prevent stroke-related brain injury
A new technology developed in the US aims to minimise brain injury after stroke.NeuroInterventions has created a treatment device that... Read More...
'Bedside vigil' for musician with brain injury
A bedside vigil is being held for a famous guitarist who has suffered a potentially life-threatening brain injury.Previously part of... Read More...
Neuro-otologic testing 'could diagnose brain injury'
Neuro-otologic testing could be an important contributor to diagnosing and treating mild traumatic brain injury, it has been claimed.This... Read More...
Brain injured adult discusses danger of drink-driving
A young adult who has permanent brain injury has been warning teenagers of the dangers of drink-driving.Speaking at Mount Saint Joseph... Read More...
Spinal injury leaves Phil Collins 'unable to play drums'
Musician and singer Phil Collins may never be able to play various instruments again due to a spinal injury.The 58-year-old explained... Read More...
Danger of concussion is 'it cannot be seen'
A hit to the head – which could cause brain injury – is dangerous because people cannot see the damage straight away, it... Read More...
Spinal cord technology receives patent
Technology that is able to produce cells and can be used to treat spinal cord injury has been patented.Neuralstem gained exclusive... Read More...
Military event to discuss traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury will be one of the topics discussed at an upcoming military medical treatment and research event.Country United:... Read More...
Lizard's tails 'may hold clues about spinal cord injuries'
A study involving lizards and their tails could help investigations into the effects of spinal cord injuries.Professor Tim Higham from... Read More...
Money pledged to help service people with brain injuries
A company has promised to donate some of its profits to an organisation that helps harmed service people – some of whom suffer... Read More...
Could brain injury drugs be tested on insects?
Medicines being developed to treat those with brain injury could be tested on insects in the future.Dr Kevin Kavanagh from the National... Read More...
Swim for spinal cord charity will be "personal challenge"
A man with spinal cord injury is going to undergo a "personal challenge" in order to raise money for charity.James Wood will... Read More...
Brain injury memoir a "feel good" book
People who have a loved one affected by a brain injury might be interested in a book that has been described as "feel good".Jennifer... Read More...
Brain-computer interfaces 'could help damaged spinal cords'
Using brain-computer interfaces to help people with spinal cord injuries is becoming a reality, it has been asserted.In the group's... Read More...
Man with spinal cord injury makes harp for charity auction
A 39-year-old who was involved in a motorcycle accident is building a harp to be auctioned at the National Spinal Cord Injury Association.In... Read More...
15% sports injuries in school are 'severe'
Some 15 per cent of all sport-related injuries in school are categorised as severe – which could include concussion, along with... Read More...
Book looks at new treatment for children with brain injuries
A recently published book proposes a new treatment for children with brain injuries and outlines cases where youngsters have been successfully... Read More...
New research 'redefines' spinal cord injury treatment
New research will "redefine" care for those who have limited motor function due to spinal cord injury.Joe E Spring, chair... Read More...
Patients blind from brain injury 'could store visual pathways'
People whose sight has been affected by brain injury might still be able to see to a certain extent, scientists have suggested.A team... Read More...
Surfs up for spinal cord injury patient
A 15-year-old who has suffered a spinal cord injury has been able to carry on with one of his hobbies thanks to a furry friend.Patrick... Read More...
Gel for traumatic brain injury could be tested on humans
An injectable gel that could help patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be ready for human testing in three years' time.This... Read More...
Bus brings beauty to spinal cord injury sufferers
An organisation is trying to help patients - including those affected by a spinal cord injury - by offering them some TLC and pampering.The... Read More...
Traumatic brain injury in soldiers to be discussed
How to prevent and treat traumatic brain injury for soldiers will be one of the topics discussed during the Military Health Research... Read More...
Traumatic brain injury 'needs to be treated early'
The earlier traumatic brain injury begins to heal, the better the chance the patient can enjoy a normal daily life, it has been claimed.Dr... Read More...
"Miracle" man recovers after severe brain injury
A man who sustained a severe brain injury after a car accident has been called a "miracle" by his mother after recovering.Sam... Read More...
Expert: Brain injuries could eventually be treated via nasal spray
Brain injuries may eventually be treatable with methods other than surgery, an expert in the US said recently.Dr William Frey is a... Read More...
Stem cell spinal injury trials 'to begin soon'
Medical trials aimed at finding out whether a combination of stem cell therapy and a depression drug can treat chronic spinal injury... Read More...
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