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Drivers told to buckle-up to avoid spinal injuries

Motorists are being told to fasten their seatbelts to reduce their risk of sustaining a spinal injury if they are in an accident on... Read More...

Motorcyclist with brain injury thanks paramedics who saved his life

A man who suffered a brain injury during a motorcycle accident has thanked the paramedics that saved his life.On June 10th, 2008, Oliver... Read More...

Girl recovers from brain injury

A brain injured girl whose mother fought to keep her life support machine on has recovered and has returned home for the new year.Paige... Read More...

Surgery used to help spinal cord injury patients performed on woman with rare condition

A procedure that helps people with spinal cord injuries to breathe has been successfully carried out on a patient with a rare disease.Christina... Read More...

Farmer overcomes spinal injury and returns to work

A farmer left paralysed by a spinal injury after a one-tonne bail of hay fell on him has overcome his injury and returned to work.Robert... Read More...

There is 'no proof' that brain injury CT scans cause cancer

A radiologist has recently spoken out against claims that the radiation from CT scans, which are used to investigate whether brain... Read More...

"Promising" research into spinal cord injuries is taking place

Research that is currently taking place into cures for spinal cord injuries is "promising", according to an American expert.... Read More...

Chinese surgeon spreads knowledge of spinal injury surgery

A surgeon in China has developed a surgical procedure for treating patients with Spina bifida and other spinal injury disorders and... Read More...

Rare surgery 'could help patients with spinal cord injuries'

Surgeons have successfully carried out rare surgery on a 47-year-old man who had a paralysed diaphragm and have said that the procedure... Read More...

Brain and Spine Helpline's new year reopening confirmed

Regular users of a major helpline relating to brain and spine conditions have been encouraged to become aware of its Christmas closure.A... Read More...

Spinal injury group welcomes PR partner

A spinal injury organisation has confirmed that it is teaming up with a major PR firm in order to further enhance its ongoing campaigning... Read More...

Guidelines for the treatment of mild traumatic brain injuries published

Practice guidelines for the treatment of mild traumatic brain injuries have been created by a panel of experts.The VA/Department of... Read More...

Progesterone 'could help to treat brain injury'

Progesterone could help to treat brain injury and other central nervous system injuries recent research suggests.Dr Donald G Stein... Read More...

Man with spinal injury to hand-cycle 250 miles across New Zealand

An ex-rugby player that suffers from a spinal injury is defying doctors that told him he would need round-the-clock care for the rest... Read More...

Jersey brain injury survivors given early Xmas presents

People with brain injuries on the island of Jersey have received Christmas gifts that are expected to aid in their recovery and rehabilitation.Two... Read More...

Brain injury patients need 'total brain rest'

Teenagers with brain injury require total brain rest, according to a GP and school doctor.Speaking in front of 175 high school and... Read More...

Spinal injury conference ends today

Today is the final day of a three-day international conference on spinal injuries held in India.Over 400 delegates from countries across... Read More...

Brain injured boy gets to meet football heroes

Members of the Sheffield Wednesday first team squad have visited a boy suffering from a brain injury in hospital.Along with the Owls... Read More...

Underwater treadmills used for spinal cord injury rehabilitation

Spinal cord injury patients have been using underwater treadmills as part of research at Middle Tennessee State University.Patients... Read More...

Traumatic brain injury patients' recovery aided by arts and crafts

An occupational therapist has been aiding patients in their recovery from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) by holding arts and crafts... Read More...

Half of spinal cord injury patients 'have to make wheelchair repairs'

Almost half of spinal cord injury patients that use a wheelchair have had to have their wheelchairs repaired, according to recent research.The... Read More...

Sheffield spinal injury unit praised by former patient

A person who recently benefited from the services of a Sheffield-based spinal injury unit has given praise to the facility's workforce.Writing... Read More...

Spinal injury group stages Santa run

A festive-themed fun run was recently staged by a spinal injury organisation.According to a report from This is Wiltshire, as many... Read More...

Motorcycle for wheelchair users made for Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

A special motorcycle has been built for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, which raises funds for spinal injury research.The... Read More...

Synthetic platelets developed to treat spinal cord injuries

Researchers have developed synthetic platelets that have the potential to halt internal and external bleeding and may be used in patients... Read More...

Rugby legends to raise money for spinal injuries charity

Rugby legends are to take part in a charity match to raise money for two good causes, including a charity for rugby players paralysed... Read More...

London teachers raise funds for spinal injury group

A spinal injury charity is set to benefit from a donation from two London-based teachers who recently completed a fundraising initiative... Read More...

Man with brain injury's wish comes true

School pupils have recorded a charity single written 21 years ago by a man with a brain injury.Tommy McNally wrote the song Send Food... Read More...

Retired surgeon seeks funding for brain injury prevention research

A retired heart surgeon may have found a way of reducing brain injury that can result from concussions received during contact sports.Dr... Read More...

Tibion Corporation develops new technologies to aid spinal injury recovery

Bionic technologies that can aid the rehabilitation of those that have suffered from spinal cord injuries are being designed and developed... Read More...

Pub regulars raise Â£825 for brain injury rehabilitation

Regulars of a pub in Surrey have raised over £800 for a charity that helps in the rehabilitation of children with acquired brain... Read More...

New clinic uses NASA technology to study spinal problems

A new chiropractic clinic has opened in Surrey offering a revolutionary treatment for people with back injuries, such as spinal injuries.The... Read More...

Woman with spinal injury wins kickboxing championship

A woman who sustained a spinal injury during a hysterectomy operation has overcome the resulting partial paralysis and won a kickboxing... Read More...

Brain injured man publishes memoirs about recovery

A young man with a brain injury has published a collection of memoirs titled An Uncharted Desert Isle.Rick Fernandez acquired a brain... Read More...

Brain injured woman praises course for aiding her recovery

A woman has completed a course in community leadership skills and said it has helped in her recovery from a brain injury.Patricia Lewis... Read More...

Scientists to study spinal injury complications sooner

Complications that occur after a spinal injury are usually studied and treated during rehabilitation, but scientists in America are... Read More...

Scientists find method of boosting growth in nerve fibres damaged by spinal cord injuries

Deleting a suppressor of inflammatory signalling results in the growth of nerve fibres, which are commonly damaged during brain and... Read More...

Man with spinal cord injury to sail across Atlantic

A man who suffered a spinal injury which made him quadriplegic is hoping to inspire others who have suffered the same fate by becoming... Read More...

Spine injury 'may be treated with marrow cells'

The transplantation of readily-available mono-nuclear bone marrow cells could provide an alternative to the use of bone marrow stromal... Read More...

Brain and Spine Foundation drums up Xmas support

A leading charity which supports those affected by brain injury and spinal cord issues has announced its newest campaign in order to... Read More...

New class of neuron discovered 'could aid recovery from spinal injury'

A new class of neuron that may lead to further treatments for spinal injury has been discovered by researchers.Dr Gareth Miles and... Read More...

Ex-marine with brain injury named Headway's Achiever of the Year

Brain injury charity Headway held its annual awards ceremony in London last night and an ex-royal marine, who suffered a brain injury... Read More...

Man feared brain dead now on road to full recovery

A young man who was feared to be brain dead after a car accident has amazed doctors and his family by making a miraculous recovery.Jordan... Read More...

Farmer paralysed by spinal injury thanks those who aided his recovery

A farmer who was paralysed when a bale of hay, weighing a ton, fell on him has thanked those that aided him in his recovery from the... Read More...

New treatment for traumatic brain injury sufferers studied

A new treatment for cognitive impairments suffered by people with traumatic brain injury may have been discovered by researchers.Research... Read More...

Researchers given Â£1.5m to study treatment for traumatic brain injury

A $2.4 million (£1.5 million) grant has been given to researchers to study the regeneration of neuronal tissue in the hope that... Read More...

New stem cell that could repair spinal injury discovered

Scientists at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto have identified a stem cell in the skin that can generate non-skin... Read More...

Brain injury charity to hold 30th anniversary awards this week

Brain injury charity Headway is holding its 30th Anniversary Awards Luncheon this Thursday (December 10th) at The Dorchester in London.Headways... Read More...

UK scientists develop brain injury repair technology

Scientists in the north-east are developing a new technology that can repair the damage caused by brain injury and neurodegenerative... Read More...

More money donated to spinal cord injury research

AllegroMedical.com is helping to find a cure for spinal cord injury by adding Cure Medical's catheters to its list of products.Cure... Read More...

Spinal cord injury treatment awaits trial approval

A pharmaceutical company has requested permission to begin human studies of a spinal cord injury treatment.InVivo's technology, if... Read More...

Woman retires from brain injury fund raising

A woman that gave over £1 million to different charities, including a brain injury charity, has retired from fund raising but... Read More...

Spinal injury victim overcomes fear of water

A man from Warrington living with a spinal injury has overcome his ailment and his fear of water by learning to swim and compete in... Read More...

Woman 'doesn't regret spinal injury'

A woman who sustained a spinal injury in a motorbike crash has said she does not regret the accident as, without it, she may have never... Read More...