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.
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Further evidence of the brain's ability to compensate for injury
There is growing recognition among psychologists of the brain's ability to adapt to damage, even in adulthood
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Experiments show benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy after TBI
Researchers have reported encouraging results regarding the use of Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO)
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Gel hope for brain injury repair
An injectable hydrogel may help to repair damage after brain injury
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Towards the routine use of brain imaging to aid the clinical diagnosis of disorders of consciousness
Coleman MR, Davis MH, Rodd JM, Robson T, Ali A, Owen AM, Pickard JD
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Hormone deficiencies may affect rehab outcome
Researchers investigate the association between hormone levels after traumatic brain injury and recovery after rehabilitation
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Disrupted intrinsic functional connectivity in the vegetative state
Cauda F, Micon BM, Sacco K, Duca S, D'Agata F, Geminiani G, Canavero S. (2009)
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Hypogonadism on admission to acute rehabilitation
Carlson, et al. (2009)
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Concussion effects can last decades
A new study has shown that minor head injuries resulting in concussion can lead to subtle signs of mental and physical problems even 30 years later.
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Startlingly high rates of brain injury found among US army soldiers
Preliminary findings from a US study have revealed remarkably high levels of confirmed traumatic brain injury among US combat troops who have served in Iraq.
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Rehabilitation technique helps brain injury survivors find their way
A study by researchers at the University of Birmingham looked at the effectiveness of errorless learning for teaching route finding.
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Research examines referral outcomes to rehabilitation for brain injury survivors
Research examines the timescales of referral outcomes for patients admitted to a rehabilitation unit over the course of one year.
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Researchers identify novel mechanism to reduce nervous system inflammation
American researchers have discovered a new way to limit inflammation
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