Published research

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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Study into Canadian cycling deaths

Research published in the latest edition of the American journal Pediatrics provides support for Headway's assertion that bicycle helmets should be made compulsory for children.

27 November 2008 Read more about Study into Canadian cycling deaths
People with memory impairment successfully taught touch typing

New research has provided encouraging evidence that people with severely impaired memory after brain injury can learn complex motor skills with real-world applications

27 August 2008 Read more about People with memory impairment successfully taught touch typing
Neuroendocrine disorders after traumatic brain injury

Behan, LA., Phillips, J., Thompson, CJ. Agha, A.

1 July 2008 Read more about Neuroendocrine disorders after traumatic brain injury
Early intervention crucial for prevention of secondary brain injury

A review of current practice in the management of traumatic brain injury at the acute stage highlights both the shortcomings of current methods and the potential for radical improvement

30 May 2008 Read more about Early intervention crucial for prevention of secondary brain injury
Sex hormone could improve outcome after brain injury

Treatment with progesterone, a female sex hormone, which is used in the contraceptive pill, could improve the outcome for patients with severe head injuries

30 May 2008 Read more about Sex hormone could improve outcome after brain injury
Costs of TBI acute care average over £15,000

A study calculates the average cost of hospitalisation for moderate to severe traumatic brain injury

30 May 2008 Read more about Costs of TBI acute care average over £15,000
Society 'discriminating' against brain injured

Brain injury survivors face discrimination and prejudice in society, according to the results of a survey commissioned by Headway - the brain injury association

27 March 2008 Read more about Society 'discriminating' against brain injured
New treatment for wide-necked brain aneurysm

A treatment for wide-necked brain aneurysms, which could eventually replace current methods.

11 February 2008 Read more about New treatment for wide-necked brain aneurysm
Personal digital assistants beneficial in cognitive rehabilitation

A study has revealed the benefits of using personal digital assistants (PDAs) in brain injury rehabilitation

11 February 2008 Read more about Personal digital assistants beneficial in cognitive rehabilitation
Discovery of ‘creator’ gene for cerebral cortex

Researchers at the University of California have discovered a gene involved in generating the cerebral cortex.

11 February 2008 Read more about Discovery of ‘creator’ gene for cerebral cortex
Treating deficits in emotion perception

A study has demonstrated the potential for the rehabilitation of emotion perception after brain injury.

11 February 2008 Read more about Treating deficits in emotion perception
Head-injury-induced pituitary dysfunction. An old curiosity rediscovered

The long-term endocrine consequences of traumatic brain injury are revisited

21 January 2008 Read more about Head-injury-induced pituitary dysfunction. An old curiosity rediscovered