There is still so much to learn about the brain and what happens after brain injury. Research is helping to find answers, challenge assumptions and improve our understanding of brain injury, recovery and life after brain injury.
Explore the latest findings and discoveries from the world of brain injury research.
294 articles shown
-
The prevalence of traumatic brain injury in the homeless community in a UK city
Research finds that in a sample of homeless individuals, almost half (48%) had a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI), concluding that the rates of TBI are much higher among the homeless population than the general population and that TBI might be a risk factor for homelessness.
Read more about The prevalence of traumatic brain injury in the homeless community in a UK city
-
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine position statement: concussion in sport
In August this year the National Football League (NFL) agreed a $765 million settlement with 4,500 retired players with concussion-related brain injuries
Read more about American Medical Society for Sports Medicine position statement: concussion in sport
-
Pituitary dysfunction after blast traumatic brain injury: UK BIOSAP study
Study investigating the prevalence and consequences of hypopituitarism following moderate-severe TBI from blast injuries
Read more about Pituitary dysfunction after blast traumatic brain injury: UK BIOSAP study
-
Reporting consciousness in coma
Media framing of neuro-scientific research, hope, and the response of families with relatives in vegetative and minimally conscious states
-
Cycle helmet laws significantly reduce fatalities and injuries in children
New study supports Headway's call for cycle helmets to be made compulsory for children in the UK
Read more about Cycle helmet laws significantly reduce fatalities and injuries in children
-
A neurological revolution? Obama launches BRAIN Initiative
Barack Obama launches a multi-million dollar project aimed at solving the mysteries of the human brain
Read more about A neurological revolution? Obama launches BRAIN Initiative
-
Return to work after traumatic brain injury
Cohort comparison and economic evaluation - aims to determine whether a TBI specialist VR intervention (TBI VR) was more effective at work return and retention 12 months after injury than usual care (UC)
-
What is the lowest threshold to make a diagnosis of concussion?
This systematic review of the literature on sports concussion examines the evidence for diagnosing sport-related concussion
Read more about What is the lowest threshold to make a diagnosis of concussion?
-
Research explores factors related to psychological problems in the first five years of TBI
Research finds that employment status, fatigue and pain are predictors of depressive symptoms after brain injury.
-
Opening the window: timely rehabilitation after stroke
Administering certain proteins has been shown to initiate plasticity in the visual system of adult animals and promote recovery after spinal cord injury
Read more about Opening the window: timely rehabilitation after stroke
-
Mapping the way to recovery
Recovery after stroke is attributed to brain plasticity, and the ability for brain circuits to be 'remapped'
-
New research indicates almost half of male offenders have a brain injury
Largest UK study adds to growing calls to tackle brain injury within criminal justice system
Read more about New research indicates almost half of male offenders have a brain injury
