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Serious News - June 2010RSS Feed
Haiti spinal cord injury patient 'back on his feet'
A man who suffered a spinal cord injury during the devastating Haiti earthquake in January is making a "miraculous" recovery... Read More...
Cycle helmets 'vital to prevent a brain injury'
A brain injury can be prevented by something as simple and as easy to wear as a crash helmet when cycling, it is claimed.Legislation... Read More...
Sports star shows 'courage' recovering from spinal cord injury
Mike Utley, who suffered a spinal cord injury while playing American football nearly 20 years ago, has spoken of his recovery.Utley,... Read More...
Brain injury sufferer shows his green fingers
A man who suffered a brain injury has been rewarded for his volunteer work that he claims has been vital to his recovery, it has been... Read More...
Spinal cord injury man reveals secrets of coping with life
Suffering a spinal cord injury has meant that Alan Cook has spent the last five years of his life in a wheelchair, it has been reported.Speaking... Read More...
Doctors reveal American footballer had brain injury
Traumatic brain injury had caused degenerative neurological damage to an American footballer who died late last year, doctors have... Read More...
Spinal cord injury success from folate therapy
A treatment for spinal cord injuries could involve the vitamin folate being used to stimulate nerve growth, according to a new study.The... Read More...
Ronin role for acquired brain injury patients
Brain injury patients suffering from tumours could have a better chance treatment after scientists in the US found how a type of protein... Read More...
Work 'can be a motivator' in brain injury recovery
Suffering a brain injury can mean a long and arduous process of recovery, according to some acquired brain injury survivors.In an article... Read More...
Plater recovering from spinal injury following motorcycle accident
HM Plant Honda rider Steve Plater is recovering from an operation after he sustained a spinal injury in an accident.He suffered two... Read More...
Antibody treatment 'may improve lives of spinal cord injury patients'
A major grant for research into a new antibody treatment for spinal cord injury patients could help doctors reduce the effects of a... Read More...
Doctors reduce radiation exposure in brain injury patients
A clinical study in the US has revealed how sufferers of strokes - a major cause of acquired brain injury - could be exposed to less... Read More...
Stem cell potential for spinal cord injury
Stem cell research - a potentially vital area for the future treatment of spinal injury - has been the focus of a new study.With the... Read More...
Shorter hospital stays for acquired brain injury patients
Patients suffering from one of the main causes of acquired brain injury - brain tumours - could spend less time in hospital recovering... Read More...
Council fined after worker suffered fatal brain injuries
East Ayrshire council has admitted that it failed the family of a man who died following a severe brain injury sustained in an accident... Read More...
Stem cell therapy complication warning for spinal cord injury patients
A new complication resulting from stem cell therapy, which is seen as a major source of potential spinal cord injury treatments, has... Read More...
Cranial bone replacement advance for brain injury sufferers
A new technological advance could make a difference to traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients.Degradable implants that allow the cranium... Read More...
Protein treatment can 'prevent and reverse' acquired brain injury
Acquired brain injury caused by meningitis can be prevented by using a type of protein that occurs naturally in the body, new research... Read More...
Stem cell research boost for spinal cord injury treatment
Sufferers of spinal cord injuries could benefit from better treatments after researchers in Canada received a major cash boost.The... Read More...
Prefrontal cortex brain injury link with reaction times
Brain injury patients who have suffered damage to the prefrontal cortex show a reduction in intentional anticipation, according to... Read More...
Children's services slammed after brain injury death
Nottinghamshire children's and health services have been criticised for their handling of the case of a baby who suffered a brain injury... Read More...
Understanding brain injuries with astrocytes
Scientists in Sweden have found that common brain cells known as astrocytes affect the nerve signals that make our brains work, in... Read More...
Researchers reveal brain injury risks in ice hockey
The tactic of bodychecking more than triples the risk of concussion in young ice hockey players, perhaps leading to brain injury, according... Read More...
Study shows link between MS and spinal cord injuries
White blood cells with virus and nerve protein receptors can be turned on to attack the nerve tissue in the spinal cord and the brain,... Read More...
Award recognises spinal injury research on coughing
A leading research doctor in the field of spinal injuries has been honoured for his twenty years of work with a national award.Dr Anthony... Read More...
Spinal injury patients warned over bogus stem cell treatment
People suffering from spinal injuries have been warned that many stem cell treatments being offered to them are not the genuine article.The... Read More...
Enzyme offers improved treatment of spinal cord injuries
A new treatment of spinal cord injuries using an enzyme to stimulate nerve cell growth offers the hope of better treatment of patients.Researchers... Read More...
New ultrasound technique to help treat brain injuries
The treatment of acquired brain injuries could be aided by a new technique developed by scientists in the US.A system of non-invasive... Read More...
Stem cell advance for spinal cord injuries
A new technology in stem cell treatment of spinal cord injuries could become available after the company behind the development was... Read More...
Predictor of strokes could reduce acquired brain injuries
Acquired brain injuries from strokes in young people could be reduced with the proper diagnosis after a new study found a link between... Read More...
Son's spinal injury was 'worst nightmare' for mum
A soldier serving in Afghanistan who sustained a spinal injury will never be the same again, his mother has said.The spinal injury... Read More...
Brain injury centre to welcome visitors for open day
A brain injury centre will open its doors to the public to allow them to see exactly the sort of work it carries out.The Acquired Brain... Read More...
Spinal injury man died after being knocked into swimming pool
A man who suffered a spinal injury that left him paralysed died four years later as a result of his injuries, an inquest has heard.Ian... Read More...
Brain injury drivers meet to discuss experiences
Fellow brain injury sufferers Richard Hammond and Sir Stirling Moss met recently to discuss the effects of brain injuries while making... Read More...
Trials offer hope for spinal injury sufferers
Preclinical trials of a possible new treatment for spinal injuries have yielded positive results that could be a significant boost... Read More...
Brain injuries in sport tackled at conference
Brain injuries among professional sportsmen are being underestimated, it has been claimed.Specialists in brain injuries and other medical... Read More...
Brain injury charity calls for cyclists
Brain injury charity Headway is calling on people who are interested in cycling to help them raise funds and awareness for brain injuries... Read More...
Brain injury patient 'success story'
A woman who suffered a brain injury after a car accident has talked of her ongoing recovery and regaining her independence.Stephanie... Read More...
Spinal injury patients to get design training
A programme designed for spinal injury sufferers to learn design has been launched by the Royal Society of Arts (RSA).The Design and... Read More...
Brain injury woman 'died after ambulance went to help someone else'
A woman who suffered a brain injury died after the ambulance that was sent to reach her was diverted to another case, it has emerged.Paramedics... Read More...
Spinal injury breakthrough
Advancements in the treatment of spinal injuries could be the result of a significant discovery made by researchers in Canada.The study,... Read More...
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