Serious Injury News | March | 2010

Glycerol 'does not help' meningitis brain damage patients

Glycerol has been found not to help meningitis patients who have suffered from brain injury.Research published in the BMC Infectious... Read More...

Back to work testing criticised by those tested

New Employment and Support Allowance tests have been criticised for registering people with severe medical problems, including spinal... Read More...

New receptor research could help spinal injuries

The TRPV2 receptor has a significant role in contributing to neuronal development, new research has found.Researchers from the National... Read More...

Loss of functions 'not linked to brain injury'

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... Read More...

Concussion linked to increased risk of future brain injury

People who experience a concussion may be at a heightened risk of experiencing brain injuries in future, it is claimed.The increased... Read More...

Brain injuries unit in call for funding

A brain injuries unit in Worcestershire needs more funding in order to continue to provide all of its specialist services.The Acquired... Read More...

London Marathon runner raising thousands for Spinal Injuries Association

A woman from Dorset is raising thousands of pounds for the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) by taking part in this year's London Marathon.Anne-Marie... Read More...

Phil Collins: Spinal cord injury left me unable to hold drumsticks

Phil Collins has revealed that a spinal cord injury has left him barely able to hold his beloved drum sticks.The former Genesis man... Read More...

Spinal injury risk 'reduced by warming up'

People can significantly reduce their risk of spinal injury and other physical ailments by warming up properly prior to exercise, an... Read More...

Rugby player 'successfully rebuilt life after severe spinal injury'

A man who suffered a severe spinal cord injury as a young rugby player went on to successfully rebuild his life and became a clinical... Read More...

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

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... Read More...

Suspected spinal injuries trigger call for traffic-calming measures in Edinburgh

A car accident in which three people suffered suspected spinal cord injuries has led to calls for new traffic-calming measures to be... Read More...

Spinal injury girl defies doctors to play basketball

A girl who suffered a spinal injury in early life has defied doctors to become an accomplished basketball player.Taylor Horney has... Read More...

Loss of smell after brain injury 'must be monitored'

People who lose their sense of smell following traumatic brain injury must be monitored to ensure that their symptoms do not worsen... Read More...

New tool may prevent Alzheimer's caused by brain injury

A new tool developed by healthcare experts in Japan may lead to the early treatment of Alzheimer's caused by traumatic brain injury.Medical... Read More...

Height loss 'may be a sign of spinal injury'

Height loss may be an indicator of spinal injury in postmenopausal women, according to a new study.Research published in the Canadian... Read More...

Thom Evans aims for full recovery after spinal cord injury

Scotland international rugby player Thom Evans has spoken out about the agony he felt when he suffered a serious spinal cord injury... Read More...

Brain injury kids' gesturing linked to language development

Young children with brain injuries who use gestures to communicate appear to develop their spoken language more effectively than those... Read More...

Speedy treatment 'essential' for traumatic brain injuries

It is "essential" that people with traumatic brain injuries are treated as soon as possible after they receive the injury,... Read More...

Stem cell therapy aims to 'cure' paralysis from spinal cord injuries

A new stem cell therapy for patients with spinal cord injuries is being developed, with its creators hoping that it could one day act... Read More...

Brain injury patients in north Lincolnshire 'need better care'

People in the north Lincolnshire area who suffer from brain injuries could be receiving better care than that which is currently on... Read More...

New traumatic brain injury guidelines for US military

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... Read More...

Spinal cord injury risk 'reduced by osteoporosis drugs'

A study of two osteoporosis drugs has shown that they reduce the risk of fractures, it has been announced.Fosamax and Reclast were... Read More...

Spinal cord injury victims 'need psychological as well as physical support'

People who suffer spinal cord injuries may need support to deal with the psychological effects of their condition as well as the physical... Read More...

Brain injuries 'can cause loss of taste and smell'

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... Read More...

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

Current scientific research efforts mean that victims of serious traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may in future have access to improved... Read More...

Ill-fitting seatbelts linked to spinal injuries in children

Children who wear ill-fitting seatbelts may be at an increased risk of suffering a spinal injury, it is believed.Dr Gabrielle Nuthall... Read More...

Period of inactivity 'carries risk of spinal injuries'

People who have several months of inactivity may be at greater risk of experiencing spinal cord injuries, it is reported.Activities... Read More...

FC scans 'can predict seriousness of brain injuries'

Scientists in the US have said it may be possible to use resting-state functional connectivity (FC) scans to predict the effects of... Read More...

Leicester Tigers rugby player prescribed rest for spinal injury

An up-and-coming Leicester Tigers rugby player has been told to rest after suffering a spinal injury.Will Hurrell is likely to miss... Read More...

Rio Ferdinand 'treated with spinal cord injections'

Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he was given a series of spinal cord injections as part of treatment for a serious back injury, it... Read More...

Brain injury list of rugby players 'not workable'

Plans to create a list of rugby players in New Zealand who have experienced brain injuries have been scrapped, it is reported.New Zealand... Read More...

Spinal cord injury footballer 'aims to rebuild life'

An Indian man who dreamed of becoming a successful footballer is now attempting to rebuild his life after a spinal cord injury cut... Read More...

Paralympians with spinal cord injuries 'dangerously boosting blood pressure'

A number of Paralympic athletes with spinal cord injuries have been cheating the rules by deploying various prohibited techniques to... Read More...

Scientists develop technique to switch off brain cells

Researchers believe they may have developed a new technique for turning off selected brain cells using light.Scientists from Stanford... Read More...

MMG nerve detection may reduce spinal injury risk

A new electronic technique has been developed to reduce the risk of spinal injury during surgery.Mechanomyography (MMG) systems help... Read More...

Stress steroid may boost brain spatial learning

Spatial learning during puberty could be enhanced by a stress steroid, which effects receptors in the brain, researchers have shown.The... Read More...

Novel spinal cord injury treatment set for Indonesia

A more sophisticated way of treating spinal cord injuries is set to be rolled out in Indonesia.The treatment, known as minimally invasive... Read More...

Traumatic brain injuries 'commonplace in Haiti earthquake'

A high number of traumatic brain injuries were witnessed by emergency teams working to help those caught up in the Haiti earthquake,... Read More...

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

The death of the actress Natasha Richardson, who suffered a fatal brain injury in a skiing accident, has triggered a debate about whether... Read More...

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

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,... Read More...

Snowboarder back on feet after serious spinal cord injury

A snowboarder who suffered a serious spinal cord injury is now back on his feet as he makes a determined recovery.Paul Stewart was... Read More...

Brain injury forum launched by Washington Redskins

A brain injury forum has been organised by the Washington Redskins American football team.The club has invited 500 high school sports... Read More...

Kids with spinal cord injuries learn to move through 'magic'

Children with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities are being encouraged to do beneficial exercises by an unlikely means... Read More...

Oxygen therapy for brain injuries set for major trial

A major clinical trial of an oxygen-based treatment for patients with brain injuries is set to be launched in the US.Hyberbaric oxygen... Read More...

Street race fundraiser for spinal cord injury twins

Three people are set to take part in a road race to raise funds for a pair of twins who suffer from type-two spinal muscular dystrophy.Four-year-olds... Read More...

Spinal cord injury inflammation process assessed by scientists

Researchers have shed new light on the process of inflammation that occurs after spinal cord injuries.Scientists at the German Cancer... Read More...

Brain injury man 'awoke from coma with foreign accent'

A British man suffered a serious traumatic brain injury and awoke from a coma to find himself speaking with a foreign accent.Tom Paterson,... Read More...

Abnormal MRI 'need not indicate spinal injury'

Hockey players hwith abnormal hip and pelvis magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs) display no symptoms of skeletal or spinal injury, research... Read More...

Brain Injury Awareness Month launched in US

Brain Injury Awareness Month is taking place in the US during March to spread knowledge among the public through a series of events.The... Read More...

Greater collaboration over vertebroplasty urged

There needs to be collaboration between radiologists and medical experts to establish whether vertebroplasty is necessary for osteoporosis... Read More...

Spinal cord injury patient 'develops artistic talent'

A man who suffered a spinal cord injury and was paralysed from the neck down has discovered he has a flair for art as he battles his... Read More...

Traumatic brain injury patients 'benefit from progesterone'

People who have experienced traumatic brain injuries may benefit from progesterone treatment, it is claimed, as a new clinical trial... Read More...

Brain injury support service achieves ten-year milestone

A service in Scotland that provides support to people with brain injuries has marked its ten-year anniversary.The West Lothian Community... Read More...

Motorcyclists at 'high risk of spinal injury'

Male motorcyclists have been involved in a large proportion of road accidents, according to new Australian research, which may have... Read More...

ATV accidents 'cause an increasing number of spinal cord injuries'

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have been shown to cause a high number of spinal injuries in children in the US.New research carried out... Read More...

Soldiers set for compulsory brain injury checks

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... Read More...

Compulsory cycle helmet guidance for Jersey children

Making cycling helmets compulsory for children in Jersey could help reduce the risk of brain injury, it has been claimed.According... Read More...

Toddler with rare bone condition 'loves' new adapted bedroom

A toddler with a bone condition that has caused spinal injury loves the bedroom constructed for her in light of her illness.The parents... Read More...

UK's first spinal injury gym spinning class unveiled

Brits with spinal injury will soon be able to take part in the UK's first integrated 'spinning class'.The training regime has been... Read More...

Motorcycle team pledges support to spinal injury fundraiser

A spinal injury charity has launched a fundraising campaign in collaboration with a motorcycle race team.The Spinal Unit Action Group... Read More...

Veteran F1 escapes shock shaft plunge with spinal injury

Motor racing legend Sir Sterling Moss is recovering in hospital after he fell down a lift shaft in his home.The 80-year-old Formula... Read More...

Spinal technology set to be developed under new partnership

A non-invasive spinal injury technology is set to be distributed by Gamma Spine and X-spine Systems under a new licensing agreement.The... Read More...

Cenkos shareholder donates bonus to spinal injury charities

A major shareholder at a corporate broker firm has committed to giving his annual bonus to spinal injury charities.Andy Stewart, founder... Read More...

Warfarin linked to greater incidence of brain injury following stroke

Patients using the drug warfarin are more likely to suffer brain injury following stroke treatment, new research has shown.The clot-dissolving... Read More...

Bone mineral crystallisation study 'will support drug development'

Research by Quebec-based scientists will be used to help in the development of new treatments for serious genetic bone diseases.The... Read More...

Brain injury haemorrhage 'can be toxic in infants'

Infant brain injury may be a risk after a haemorrhage, according to new research, with fluid inside ventricles shown to be potentially... Read More...

Emulating athlete conditioning 'can reduce spinal injury risk'

Spinal injury can be prevented with proper conditioning, according to the a leading orthapedic surgeon.Researchers at the Bonati Spine... Read More...

Spinal injury surgeon close to MRSA treatment solution

A spinal injury surgeon is confident that his ongoing research will help to reduce the risk of patients suffering infections during... Read More...

Prion disease breakthrough provides brain injury insight

Scientists have made a breakthrough that could help to prevent brain injury caused by prion diseases in the future.An investigation... Read More...

Wales 'needs dedicated teen brain injury unit'

Wales could benefit from a dedicated brain injury unit for teenagers, it has been claimed.The mother of a 17-year-old who suffered... Read More...

Pharmacists 'may have key role in osteoporosis diagnosis'

Pharmacists could play a key role in identifying patients suffering from osteoporosis, which can lead to spinal injury, it has been... Read More...

Norepinephrine recommended for treating shock

Patients that have suffered traumatic brain injury and are in shock should be treated with norepinephrine to stabilise blood pressure,... Read More...

Brain sensor breakthrough 'could change future spinal injury treatment'

Scientists have made a breakthrough in brain sensor technology that could have implications for treating spinal injury in the future,... Read More...

Llanelli set for new residential brain injury clinic

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... Read More...

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

New information about the connection between traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer's has been discovered by an American study.Research... Read More...

US army introduces new checks for roadside bomb brain injury

The US army is set to begin pulling troops caught near roadside blasts out of combat to check for traumatic brain injury.Speaking to... Read More...

Stem cell breakthrough may guide spinal injury treatment

Scientists may soon be able to predict whether a stem cell will be suitable for use in spinal injury treatment or not, following a... Read More...

Jo Brand impressed by commitment to brain injury dancing fundraiser

Comedian Jo Brand gave her support to a brain injury charity this weekend by joining fundraisers in a dance marathon.Although not taking... Read More...

Gene variants 'could increase risk of aneurysm brain injury'

Three gene variants have been identified that could raise the risk of brain injury resulting from an aneurysm.Smoking is the biggest... Read More...

Cell communication discovery 'could aid brain injury treatment'

A discovery by scientists revealing how cells communicate with each other could be used to treat brain injury and other organ damage... Read More...

Father to run marathon in support of brain-injured son

A Durham man is training hard to take part in the Albert Bartlett Edinburgh Marathon in May, to raise funds to support the charity... Read More...

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

A professional fighter in the US has dropped dead after an impact caused a brain injury that doctors claim left the organ fragile.Original... Read More...

Scientists implant wave-detecting computer interface in brain

Scientists have successfully implanted a brain-computer interface into a patient, which could help guide brain injury treatment in... Read More...

MP to act over Eversham brain injury unit closure

Outrage at the proposed closure of an acquired brain injury unit has prompted one local MP to take further action.Peter Luff is so... Read More...

Spinal injury victim features in Debenhams' ad campaign

A spinal injury victim is set to feature in a campaign to advertise clothes in Debenhams' high street shops and online.Nikki Fox and... Read More...

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