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Serious News - April 2010RSS Feed
Nanoparticles offer tumour brain injury treatment hope
Scientists hope they will be able to reduce the risk of brain injury caused by tumours by enhancing their visibility in magnetic resonance... Read More...
Language processed in 'several brain areas'
New research into the language capabilities of the brain indicates that several regions are associated with formulating a sentence.This... Read More...
Brain injury football tournament to take place in Scotland
A new event for footballers who have suffered brain injuries is being launched in Scotland.Former Celtic striker Darren Jackson is... Read More...
Serious spinal injury 'does not necessarily end a sporting career'
A serious spinal injury does not necessarily spell the end of a rugby player's career, it is reported.Nearly a decade ago and with... Read More...
Spinal cord injury man completes London marathon record
A former army major who suffered serious spinal cord injuries in Iraq has completed the London marathon, beating his previous record... Read More...
Traumatic brain injury 'can increase Alzheimer's risk'
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can increase a patient's risk of developing Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, it is reported.TBIs... Read More...
Spinal injury news: 1 in 10 whiplash cases 'result in chronic pain'
Around one in ten people who experience whiplash could go on to experience chronic pain that interferes with their work and everyday... Read More...
US singer hospitalised with brain injury
American singer and reality TV star Bret Michaels was rushed to hospital last Thursday night after suffering a brain haemorrhage, according... Read More...
Brain injury woman makes 'remarkable recovery'
An Oxford University student who suffered a serious brain injury after falling 100 metres off a cliff has made a "remarkable"... Read More...
Spinal injury 'can be prevented'
There are a variety of ways that people can reduce the risk of suffering a spinal injury, it is reported.According to John K Ratliff,... Read More...
Acquired brain injury patients 'may have to pay towards own rehabilitation'
Acquired brain injury patients in the Worcestershire area may have to contribute to their own rehabilitation as a result of funding... Read More...
Spinal injury marathon fundraiser 'raring to go'
A woman who is taking part in the London Marathon this weekend (April 25th) on behalf of the Spinal Injuries Association is said to... Read More...
London Marathon man runs for brain injury charity
A man is raising funds for a brain injury charity by taking part in this year's London Marathon.Professional musician Tim Ball will... Read More...
Spinal injury researchers make 'genetic breakthrough'
Scientists appear to have shed light on the process that occurs following a serious spinal injury - and their research could potentially... Read More...
Silk brain implant 'could ease spinal injury'
People with spinal injuries may benefit from a new brain implant made partly out of silk, it is believed.Scientists at the University... Read More...
Traumatic brain injury 'an invisible wound of Afghanistan and Iraq wars'
Traumatic brain injury has been described as an "invisible wound" of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.That's according to... Read More...
'Brain injury' woman develops Chinese accent
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... Read More...
Kieran Richardson: Spinal injury 'made me a better person'
Premier League footballer Kieran Richardson has revealed that suffering a serious spinal cord injury has changed him for the better.The... Read More...
Sports-related traumatic brain injury 'often preventable'
Many traumatic brain injuries that occur in a sporting context are preventable, it is claimed.According to an article by Gail Larkin... Read More...
Triathlon challenge raises funds for brain injury project
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... Read More...
Brain training games 'may help brain injury recovery'
Patients with brain injuries may be able to derive benefits from modern brain training games, a new study suggests.Researchers at London... Read More...
Woman running London Marathon for spinal injury charity
A woman is set to give a spinal injury charity a boost by taking part in the London Marathon to raise funds on its behalf.Sophie Adam,... Read More...
Newborn given xenon gas in bid to prevent brain injury
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... Read More...
Spinal cord injury research focuses on sea shells
A team of scientists who are researching spinal cord injuries are focusing their efforts on an unlikely item in their quest for a new... Read More...
Statins may curb further MS brain injury
Using statins may slow the occurrence of new brain injury caused by lesions associated with multiple sclerosis, new research has shown.Twice... Read More...
Spinal cord injuries 'extremely difficult to predict'
It is very difficult to predict how spinal cord injuries will affect different people, it is claimed."Essentially the spinal cord... Read More...
Spinal injury victim to walk London Marathon for 26 charities
Spinal injury victim Phil Packer will walk the London Marathon for a second time, supporting 26 charities through sponsorship.The 36-year-old... Read More...
Spinal injury treatment advances 'help mitigate long-term damage'
Advances in spinal injury treatment have helped to mitigate the impact of long-term problems on people's lives.In an article for the... Read More...
Welsh brain injury centre expansion will complement existing services
A brain injury unit in Colwyn Bay in North Wales will complement services already available in Walton, offering long-term treatment... Read More...
Coordination of different brain lobes ‘key to working memory’
Researchers have found that working memory and attention processes in the brain are key for cognition, which could be key to understanding... Read More...
Blood-brain barrier treatment 'may prevent Alzheimer's decline'
Targeting the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's sufferers may delay further brain injury caused by the acquired illness, research... Read More...
Scientists make brain mirror neurons breakthrough
A new discovery about mirror neurons has been made by US scientists and could assist in brain injury treatment.Researchers believe... Read More...
Scientists bring end to stem cell survival frustrations
A group of scientists may have gone some way to remedying the frustrations created by culturing stem cells for spinal injury and other... Read More...
Cannabis 'may treat spinal cord injury symptoms'
Medical cannabis may be an effective treatment for easing the symptoms of certain spinal cord injuries, it is suggested.There is a... Read More...
Spinal cord injury patient 'determined to get back to work'
A woman who suffered a spinal cord injury has spoken of her determination to get back on her feet and back to work.Nicola Shipway,... Read More...
Brain injury 'can cause taste and smell disorders'
People who suffer brain injuries can experience neurological damage that might lead them to lose their sense of taste and smell, it... Read More...
Spinal cord injury patients 'can use Botox'
Botox may be well known among the general public as a cosmetic product, but it is believed that the "natural poison" could... Read More...
Traumatic brain injury progesterone trial begins
A study to assess the use of progesterone as a potential treatment for traumatic head injuries is underway in the US.The Santa Clara... Read More...
Traumatic brain injury research project gets $3m funding
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... Read More...
Spinal cord injury soldier in Marathon charity challenge
A British soldier who suffered spinal cord injuries while serving in Iraq is set to raise funds for 26 charities by competing in this... Read More...
David Cameron 'deeply disappoints' brain injury charity
The Conservative Party leader David Cameron has been criticised by a brain injury charity for failing to wear a helmet while cycling... Read More...
North Wales Brain Injury Service 'set for expansion'
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... Read More...
Obese men 'at higher risk of serious spinal cord injuries in car accidents'
Obese men who are involved in car accidents are at an increased risk of suffering severe spinal cord injuries, according to a study... Read More...
Military scientists 'develop early detection of traumatic brain injuries'
Scientists and doctors working for the US military have developed new methods of detecting traumatic brain injuries more quickly than... Read More...
Spinal cord injury man records album
A man with a severe spinal cord injury has amazed his carers by recording an album.Brian Newman of Swansea, who controls his wheelchair... Read More...
Spasticity therapy 'could assist brain injury patients'
Stroke patients are being enrolled onto a clinical trial of a novel treatment that could potentially also help those affected by brain... Read More...
Traumatic brain injury drug trial underway
A clinical trial to assess a potential new treatment for traumatic brain injury (TBI) is set to enter its next phase of testing in... Read More...
Spinal cord injury treatments: There is no 'magic bullet'
A variety of new treatments for spinal cord injuries show promise, but it is unlikely there will be a "magic bullet" when... Read More...
Spinal cord injuries 'can be prevented by frequent desk breaks'
Office workers who spend several hours a day sitting at a desk can reduce the risk of developing spinal cord injuries and other aches... Read More...
Acquired brain injury services 'under review by NHS'
NHS chiefs are conducting a review of services for people with acquired brain injuries in the Worcestershire area.An NHS Worcestershire... Read More...
Traumatic brain injury 'can cause personality change'
Individuals who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) sometimes find that it causes a change in their personality, it is reported.A... Read More...
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