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Brain injury survivor tells his story
A man who suffered a brain injury has told his story of how he has come to terms with awaking from a coma to discover his wife had... Read More...
Brain injury cooling technique on trial
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are to be treated with a "revolutionary" new cooling technique going on trial at Imperial... Read More...
War leads to 'unique brain injury'
A type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs in soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq has been identified by scientists.Brain... Read More...
New weight loss technique for spinal injury patients
Spinal injuries often result in weight gain for patients, who have restricted movement, but a new system of exercise has been developed... Read More...
Brain injuries lead to sleeping problems, research suggests
Brain injury sufferers have trouble sleeping because of reduced levels of a hormone that regulates their biological clock, according... Read More...
Acquired brain injury breakthrough
Acquired brain injuries in children could be prevented through better treatment for meningitis, according to new research.Increasing... Read More...
U2 front man in spinal injury surgery
A spinal injury has left U2 singer Bono in hospital recovering from surgery.A spinal injury sustained during preparation for a concert... Read More...
Doctor with brain injury is 'lucky'
A doctor who suffered a brain injury has described himself as "lucky" after learning to appreciate what he can still do.Garnet... Read More...
Spinal injury for train passenger leaves her paralysed
A spinal injury sustained by woman holidaymaker when a train suddenly stopped has left her unable to walk again.Mother of two Sylvia... Read More...
Brain injury scientist to move
One of Britain's leading brain injury scientists is to leave the UK and take up a position in Canada after winning a £13 million... Read More...
New aid for brain injury sight problems
People left partially sighted after a brain injury could benefit from a new computer-based technique, it has been claimed.New research... Read More...
Spinal injury rugby player wins award
A rugby player who suffered a spinal injury that left him in a wheelchair has been recognised for his charity work.David Millar, who... Read More...
Children's brain injury centre to launch
Children with acquired brain injuries are to benefit from a new dedicated service that is to be launched in the UK.The Acquired Brain... Read More...
Traumatic brain injury connected to depression
Traumatic brain injury patients are more likely than not to suffer from serious depression during the first year of treatment, a study... Read More...
Kids with spinal injuries 'inspired' by pets
Spinal injury sufferers in Salt Lake City are receiving emotional support from pets.Children who have suffered a spinal injury are... Read More...
Brain injury awareness week targets A&E
A campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of brain injury takes place this week.The charity Headway is running a week-long series... Read More...
Impact sensors can reduce spinal injuries
Researchers in New Zealand have developed a new way of measuring the forces of impacts sustained in sports where there is a high risk... Read More...
'Bold finding' for brain injuries
A team led by researchers from Stanford University has made a breakthrough in the field of neuroscience that could help the way serious... Read More...
Brain injury research examines sickle cell disease effects
Brain injury research examines sickle cell disease effectsA new study suggests that adults with sickle cell disease who experience... Read More...
Familiar voices 'could awake brain injury coma patients'
A clinical trial is being carried out in the US that aims to determine whether hearing a familiar voice could help a brain injury patient... Read More...
Spinal injury man 'inspires other survivors'
A man in the US who made an almost complete recovery from a severe spinal cord injury is set to embark on an epic bike ride to inspire... Read More...
Spinal injury woman 'celebrates' anniversary of paralysis
A woman who was paralysed from the chest down in a motorcycle crash has revealed she is "celebrating" the 30th anniversary... Read More...
Brain injury the focus of new transatlantic study
A major new academic study is set to examine how the brain reacts to sudden physiological changes and it is hoped that it could shed... Read More...
Brain injury campaign backed by Devon rehabilitation centre
A centre in Devon that provides support to people with brain injuries is giving its backing to a new campaign targeted at primary school... Read More...
Princess Anne set to open specialist brain injury hospital
A hospital specialising in the treatment of brain injuries is set to be officially opened by Princess Anne later this month.The new... Read More...
Prompt spinal cord injury treatment 'essential'
The sooner that a spinal cord injury patient receives treatment, the greater the chances of success, an expert has said.Dr Suzy Kim,... Read More...
Spinal injury location 'dictates level of paralysis'
It is critical which area of the spine has been affected by a severe spinal cord injury because it can determine the degree of paralysis... Read More...
Soldiers' traumatic brain injuries 'compounded by other disorders'
Many American soldiers who are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with traumatic brain injuries are also suffering from other conditions... Read More...
Specialist brain injury support service set for expansion
An organisation that specialises in providing healthcare support to brain injury patients is set for a major expansion in the north... Read More...
Scientists unveil new spinal injury scanning method
Scientists in the US say that a new way of scanning spinal injuries could eliminate the need for carrying out x-rays of the thoracic... Read More...
SMA early detection may assist treatment
New research may assist doctors in detecting spinal injury in unborn infants.Screening methods that enable doctors to spot signs of... Read More...
Dark chocolate 'may reduce brain injury after a stroke'
A new study in the US suggests that an ingredient in dark chocolate could provide some level of protection against brain injury after... Read More...
Brain injury charity holds 'wear a hat day'
A brain injury charity is urging people to wear a hat for a day as part of an innovative fundraising drive.Herefordshire Headway is... Read More...
Phil Vickery in 'remarkable' comeback from spinal injury
Rugby union star Phil Vickery's latest comeback from spinal injury has been described as "remarkable".That was the verdict... Read More...
Spinal Injuries Association set for fish and chip fundraiser
People across the country will be tucking into a fish and chip supper later this month as part of an effort to raise funds for the... Read More...
Traumatic brain injury patients' chronic fatigue 'linked to vitamin D'
European researchers have appear to have discovered that vitamin D deficiency is closely linked with chronic fatigue among patients... Read More...
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